Manager, Central Sterile Processing
Lead the Team Behind the Scenes That Powers the OR
Ready to take the lead in a high-impact, fast-paced environment? As the Manager of Central Sterile Processing, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring surgical teams have exactly what they need—when they need it—while driving quality, efficiency, and team excellence.
Schedule
- Evening or Night Shift
- 5 (8-hour) shifts per week
- Rotating weekend manager call
What You’ll Do
You’ll oversee all sterile processing operations while serving as a key partner to Surgical Services and clinical teams across the hospital.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Daily Operations: Ensure efficient, high-quality sterile processing and supply workflows
- Support Off-Shift Teams: Provide leadership and guidance to supervisors and staff during evenings, nights, and weekends
- Partner with the OR: Act as a liaison between the OR, SPD, and other clinical departments to support instrumentation needs in real time
- Maintain Throughput: Keep department operations running smoothly and efficiently to meet surgical demand
- Drive Performance Improvement: Analyze data, identify trends, and implement process enhancements
- Build & Develop Talent: Mentor, coach, and evaluate team members while fostering a positive, collaborative culture
- Ensure Compliance & Quality: Maintain adherence to regulatory standards and best practices
- Manage Budgets: Oversee operating and capital budgets, including forecasting and variance reporting
- Optimize Instrumentation Processes: Support instrument tracking, standardization, and turnaround improvements
Why This Role Stands Out
- Be a visible leader supporting both day-to-day operations and off-shift teams
- Directly impact patient safety and surgical outcomes
- Collaborate across departments and influence system-wide improvements
- Shape team culture through mentorship and strong leadership
What We’re Looking For
- Education: Associate degree in Nursing, Business, or related field
- Experience:
- 5+ years in Central Sterile Processing or surgical Technology
- 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role
- Skills:
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
- Proven leadership and operational management skills
- Certification:
- CBSPD or CRCST (or ability to obtain upon hire)
- 10 CE hours annually required
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Lift, push, pull up to 35 lbs
Licensure & Clearances
- CBSPD or CRCST certification
- Act 34 clearance
Why Join UPMC?
At UPMC, you’ll join a mission-driven team committed to excellence, innovation, and growth. We invest in our leaders and empower them to make meaningful change—every day.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran