Manager I, Sterile Processing

Location: Schiller Park
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Are you currently leading your team but want to take the next step in management? Maybe you are already in management but want to continue with a company that offers more career growth? If so, we’d love to discuss you joining our industry-leading team as a Sterile Processing Manager. STERIS works with healthcare systems nationwide to make sure that their facilities are ready for anything that comes their way. In these facilities, the Sterile Processing Department is a central part of that mission, and the Sterile Processing Manager is the leader. This is a multi-faceted leadership role, handling everything from scrubbing in to meeting with senior leaders. We are looking for smart, effective leaders who are willing to learn. Some of our most successful employees in this role have previous experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, process improvement, or sterile processing. What You Will Do Be A Leader • Supervise and coordinate the SPD team in day to day operations, lead training efforts, and ensure proper policy implementation • Interview and hire new employees, and coach existing employees to meet company objectives and Customer requirements • Assist Sterile Processing Technicians with instrument processing as needed Be A Partner • Communicate and foster relationships with all levels of hospital staff and STERIS leadership • Deliver Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and review quality metrics with Customers Be Process Driven • Ensure proper processes are followed by all Sterile Processing team members for compliance with industry standards and regulations • Partner with the Continuous Improvement team to streamline processes and create an effective and efficient work environment What You Need to Be Successful • 5 years of Sterile Processing Department experience required • 2 years in an SPD supervisory/leader position. Computer Skills • Must have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; instrument tracking systems and employee management systems. • Must be capable of learning additional software as required. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations • Active certification in sterile processing/central sterile via CBSPD or IAHCSMM required. o If not certified at point of hire, it must be obtained within 12 months of hire. • Additional certification for SPD Management/Leadership is preferred. • If assigned to travel, must maintain valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance and be available to operate a vehicle as needed to meet travel requirements. Other Skills and Abilities • Extensive medical instrument knowledge. • Knowledge of sterilization and processing equipment. • Knowledge of healthcare logistics and supply chain management. • Extensive knowledge of Sterile Processing, Operating Room and Material Management functions. • Must meet with contracted and potential clients, develop and consult on presentations relating to the department’s functions. Must possess the ability to teach central processing certification courses. Other Qualifications • Ability to manage the day-to-day operations of multiple healthcare central sterile/sterile processing departments; ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment on a daily basis. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, talk, see & hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

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