Job Title: Sterile Processing Manager

Location: Modesto, CA
Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule: 5x8-Hour Schedule (Shift is flexible and may vary based on departmental needs)

Compensation

• Local Candidates: $38 - $41 per hour
• Traveler Candidates: $45 - $49 per hour

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Manager to oversee the daily operations of a high-volume Sterile Processing Department. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the availability of sterile instruments and equipment, maintaining regulatory compliance, optimizing departmental performance, and fostering a positive and accountable team culture across multiple shifts.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive sterile processing experience, and a commitment to quality, efficiency, and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Sterile Processing Department operations across multiple shifts.
• Ensure timely processing, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment.
• Maintain reliable instrument availability to support procedural and surgical schedules.
• Lead, mentor, and support supervisors and technicians to promote accountability and operational excellence.
• Monitor departmental productivity, quality metrics, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, infection prevention, and sterilization standards.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and department records.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency and service quality.
• Conduct staff training, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with perioperative services, clinical departments, and leadership teams to support patient care operations.
• Foster a professional, respectful, and team-oriented work environment that promotes employee engagement and retention.
• Assist with budgeting, inventory management, equipment maintenance, and resource planning.

Required Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification required.
• CHL (Certified Healthcare Leader) or CIS (Certified Instrument Specialist) certification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of sterile processing experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership or management experience with responsibility for multiple shifts required.
• Experience managing sterile processing operations in a hospital or surgical services environment preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of sterilization techniques, instrument processing, and infection prevention standards.
• Understanding of AAMI, Joint Commission, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with documentation systems, inventory management, and performance reporting.

Expected Outcomes

• Consistent availability of sterile instruments and supplies to support patient care.
• Strong operational performance across all shifts.
• High standards of quality, compliance, and safety.
• Improved workflow efficiency and departmental productivity.
• Positive employee engagement and a culture of accountability and professionalism.

For more details reach at jknox@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732-791-4827.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.