Sterile Processing Manager

Location: Milwaukee, WI | Facility: Columbia St. Mary's Hospital | Department: Sterile Processing | Schedule: Day Shift, Full-time

Responsibilities

• Strategic Alignment & Financial Management: Develop departmental goals aligned with organizational strategy, monitor budgets, manage contracts and vendor relations, and implement cost-containment and product standardization strategies.
• Sterilization Quality & Regulatory Compliance: Monitor health-system sterilization activities, oversee instrument distribution and loss reporting, and maintain SPD safety, security, and quality policies to meet regulatory standards.
• Operations & Administrative Oversight: Direct scheduling, recruitment, payroll, and student engagement while traveling as needed to support health system operations.
• Staff Leadership & Engagement: Oversee performance management, foster staff satisfaction, resolve workplace conflicts, and drive team development.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration (one or more required):
  • Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), obtained within 12 months of hire or transfer date.
  • Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD), obtained within 12 months of hire or transfer date.
• Education & Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience, OR
  • Associate's degree / Technical degree with 2 years of experience, OR
  • 7 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
• Schedule Requirements: Must be available for on-call coverage, including periodic evening and weekend shifts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HSA/FSA options.
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance.
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development, and online learning.
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and more.

About Ascension

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care, and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.