Sterile Processing Manager Newark

About the Role

ChristianaCare, recognized as the No. 5 health system in the nation by Money Magazine in its 2024 hospital rankings, is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and results-driven Sterile Processing Manager to lead our dedicated team on the Day Shift (Monday–Friday). This salaried leadership opportunity offers eligibility for a yearly management incentive program.

As the Sterile Processing Manager, you will oversee the 24/7 operations of the campus-specific Sterile Processing Department (SPD), ensuring the highest standards of patient safety, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance. This role supports surgical services and procedural areas by ensuring the timely delivery of safe, sterile, and properly functioning instrumentation and equipment.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and collaborative healthcare leader passionate about quality, staff development, process improvement, and delivering exceptional service to patients and clinical partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and strategic leadership for all Sterile Processing Department functions across a 24-hour operation.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission, OSHA, and other governing agencies.
• Lead and mentor a team of supervisors, technicians, and support staff, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Develop, implement, and monitor departmental goals, performance metrics, and quality initiatives that support organizational objectives.
• Collaborate closely with Surgical Services, Infection Prevention, Supply Chain, and other clinical stakeholders to optimize workflows and service delivery.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, budgeting, productivity, and resource allocation to ensure operational efficiency and exceptional customer service.
• Drive process improvement initiatives that enhance quality, safety, and operational performance while supporting a positive patient experience.
• Serve as the department's subject matter expert for sterilization practices, instrumentation management, and regulatory readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, nursing, or business management field.
• Professional certification in an SPD specialty required (CRCST) and CHL.
• Five years of appropriate technical experience, leadership, and project management experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Benefits

• Management Incentive Plan (MIP) eligible.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on Day One.
• Generous tuition assistance programs, including tuition pre-payment for select nursing degrees.
• Complimentary Care.com membership and access to Care@Work backup care services.
• Fitness and wellness reimbursement programs.
• Financial coaching and retirement planning resources.
• Retirement benefits including both a 403(b) and defined contribution plan.
• Exclusive employee discounts on travel, entertainment, events, and more.

Pay

Annual Compensation Range: $79,497.60 - $127,212.80. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Schedule

Day Shift (Monday–Friday).