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Sterile Processing Manager

Location: Modesto, California

Date Posted: 18 Mar, 2026


Job Summary
The Sterile Processing Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the Sterile Processing Department to ensure consistent, high-quality performance across all shifts. This role focuses on maintaining compliance, ensuring reliable instrument availability aligned with surgical schedules, improving operational efficiency, and fostering a professional and supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department across all shifts.
  • Ensure consistent availability of sterile instruments to support surgical schedules.
  • Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and ensure audit readiness at all times.
  • Lead and develop supervisors to ensure disciplined and accountable shift operations.
  • Monitor and improve department performance, quality, and efficiency metrics.
  • Manage staffing models to support operational needs and productivity goals.
  • Promote infection control standards and best practices in sterile processing.
  • Foster a professional, supportive, and engaging work environment for team members.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team performance and engagement.
  • Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to established procedures and protocols.

Required Qualifications
  • CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in sterile processing.
  • Minimum 3 years of leadership experience with multi-shift accountability.
  • Strong knowledge of sterile processing regulations and infection control standards.
  • Experience managing staffing models, operational metrics, and department performance.
  • Proven ability to lead supervisors or frontline leaders.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
  • Ability to build accountability while maintaining a positive and engaged team environment.

Preferred Qualifications
  • CHL (Certified Healthcare Leader) or CIS (Certified Instrument Specialist) certification.
  • Experience working in high-volume, high-acuity surgical environments.

Certifications
  • CRCST certification
  • CHL or CIS certification

Education: High School

Certification: Certified Healthcare Leader , Certified Instrument Specialist