Assistant Manager - Sterile Processing (Full-Time, 8-Hour Night Shifts)

About the role

The Assistant Manager assists in the day‑to‑day operational management of Sterile Processing Department Services across the Ambulatory Perioperative Sites. Working under the direction of the Manager of Sterile Processing Department and in collaboration with Operating Room Managers, the role supports evaluation and execution of sterile processing functions to ensure safe patient care and operational efficiency. This is a full‑time, 1.0 FTE night shift (8‑hour) position located onsite at Stanford Health Care, 1189 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned duties following Stanford Health Care and Sterile Processing Department policies and procedures.
• Operate decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization equipment; maintain knowledge of departmental standards, policies, and human‑resources guidelines.
• Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures that guide service provision and align with SHC goals.
• Develop and oversee information, records, and reporting systems (manual or electronic) for the department.
• Evaluate staffing requirements to ensure qualified, competent personnel are available.
• Support the manager in hiring, merit‑pay increases, and promotions.
• Mentor supervisory personnel to effectively coach, orient, and provide feedback to departmental staff.
• Engage in lean learning and coaching of frontline staff with support from the manager and director.

Requirements

Education

• Associate’s degree in a work‑related field/discipline from an accredited college or university (preferred).

Experience

• One year of progressively responsible, directly related work experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of needs, goals, deliverables, and interdependencies of other functional organizations.
• Knowledge of new technologies in the field and ability to stay current with updates.
• Expertise in surgical instrument care, cleaning, handling, wrapping, and sterilization.
• Knowledge of instrument assembly, case cart preparation, and supply processing.
• Familiarity with standard procedures for decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution per applicable federal, state, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to support resources (people, costs, time) across multiple departments.
• Effective communication at all organizational levels, including instructing, persuading, negotiating, conflict resolution, consulting, advising, and preparing clear written and oral reports.

Licenses & Certifications

• CRCST – Certified Registered Central Service Technician
• CSPDT – Sterile Process/Distribution Technician

Pay

Base pay scale: $52.19 – $67.85 per hour. The final salary is set based on internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training; the scale is not a guarantee of a specific wage.

Schedule

Night shift, 8‑hour shifts (full‑time, 1.0 FTE).

Location

Stanford Health Care, 1189 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, California (onsite).