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Director Sterile Processing Department Jobs in Indiana

Team Leader Sterile Supply

Newburgh, IN · On-site

$24.11 - $33.75/hr

As a Sterile Processing leader, you'll oversee daily operations of the Sterile Supply Processing department, guiding staff in the decontamination, sterilization, assembly, and distribution of sterile ...

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What does a director sterile processing department do?

A Director of Sterile Processing Department oversees the operations that ensure all surgical instruments and medical equipment are properly cleaned, sterilized, and prepared for use in healthcare settings. This role involves managing staff, creating and enforcing sterilization protocols, maintaining compliance with industry regulations, and coordinating with other hospital departments. The director is also responsible for budgeting, staff training, and implementing quality improvement initiatives to ensure patient safety and optimal workflow.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director sterile processing department?

To thrive as a Director of the Sterile Processing Department, you need extensive knowledge of sterilization processes, infection control standards, and a background in healthcare management, often supported by a bachelor’s degree and certification such as CRCST or CHL. Familiarity with sterilization tracking software, inventory management systems, and regulatory compliance tools is essential. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills set exceptional candidates apart in this role. These abilities are crucial for ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient department operations in a healthcare environment.

What are some common challenges faced by a director sterile processing department, and how can they be addressed?

Directors of Sterile Processing Departments often encounter challenges such as maintaining compliance with evolving regulatory standards, managing staff shortages, and ensuring consistent instrument sterilization turnaround times. Addressing these issues involves fostering a culture of ongoing training, implementing robust quality assurance protocols, and collaborating closely with surgical and clinical teams to anticipate needs. Effective communication and proactive problem-solving are key to overcoming these challenges and ensuring patient safety.

What is the difference between Director Sterile Processing Department vs Sterile Processing Supervisor?

AspectDirector Sterile Processing DepartmentSterile Processing Supervisor
CertificationsCertified in sterile processing (CBSPD or IAHCSMM), management experienceCertified in sterile processing (CBSPD or IAHCSMM), technical experience
Work EnvironmentOversees entire department, strategic planningManages daily operations, staff supervision
ResponsibilitiesDepartment policies, budgets, compliance, staff leadershipStaff training, workflow management, quality control

The Director Sterile Processing Department holds a higher-level leadership role, focusing on strategic oversight, policy development, and department management. The Sterile Processing Supervisor handles daily operations and staff supervision. Both roles require sterile processing certifications, but the director's role involves broader administrative responsibilities.

Infographic showing various Director Sterile Processing Department job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 5% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Team Lead

Indianapolis, IN


OrthoIndy
Health Care and Social Assistance • 501 - 1,000 employees

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Job description

Facility: OrthoIndy Hospital Main Indianapolis, IN 
Department: OIH Sterile Processing 
Shift Details:  Full-time hourly, Monday-Friday 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm.  Full benefits included!

Great people are the backbone to great care and patient satisfaction. In return, we'll have your back-offering our employees a supportive team environment, great benefits, a true work/life balance, and the opportunity to positively impact the quality of life for our patients.

Join TEAM OI!

At OrthoIndy, weprovide leading-edge bone, joint, spine and muscle care from 22 locationsthroughout Central Indiana, staying true to our mission and our patients byoffering a full range of procedures and treatment options.  We have over 100 physicians in our practiceand we continue to be one of the most highly respected and trusted orthopedicpractices in the Midwest.  OrthoIndy hasreceived national recognition for patient safety and orthopedic excellence andour philosophy is a physician-owned hospital model where patients experiencesuperior service, safety and patient satisfaction because physicians areinvolved in every aspect of your care.   OrthoIndy is also the official orthopedicprovider for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever.

OrthoIndy Hospital Northwest, located in Indianapolis, Indiana,provides outpatient care and inpatient care, with 10 operating rooms, 2procedure rooms and a 42-bed inpatient unit for patients undergoing moreinvasive procedures, such as disc replacement, spinal fusion or total hip andknee joint replacement.   Other services include an urgent care,clinics, pre-op clinic, imaging and physical therapy. 

General Statement of Duties: 

The Sterile Processing Team Lead is responsible for coordinating the daily activities and personnel involved in the decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, reprocessing, and sterilization of instrumentation for the Operating Room. The Team Lead will assist with monitoring quality and processes within the department and fills in for staff positions as needed.

Essential Duties: 

  1. Ensures the daily function of the department runs smoothly and is available and visible to the staff as needed. Monitors workflow and adjusts assignments to assure optimum departmental performance. Assists with daily staff assignments and maintaining staff schedule.
  2. Communicates surgery case dates and times to vendors regarding scheduled cases. Communicates with Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department regarding same day add-ons or changes in Operating Room schedule.
  3. Communicates with Purchasing for orders and repair needs. Ensure when instruments come in that they get placed in the sets and communicate updates to staff. Prepares instrument sets for going out for repair as needed.
  4. Maintains tagging system in the Sterile Processing Department to ensure correct instruments tagged and sterile for cases when not utilizing the instrument tracking system. Maintains instrument count sheets for backup times and within in the instrument tracking system. Functions as a super- user for the instrument tracking system helping staff as needed.
  5. Fills in staff positions as needed, including: assembles all instrument procedure trays, packs, and kits according to the prescribed manner using content lists as a guide; wraps packages and handles all items following procedures; marks items with identifying data and distributes or stores in designated area; performs tray assemblage, proper packing and preparation of all applicable supplies from sterilization; monitors sterility dates on supplies.
  6. Recommends, executes, and participates in performance improvement and customer service initiatives. Retrieves data and prepares reports for Quality Assurance and Risk Management as needed.
  7. Assists with orientation of new employees and overall department operation. Assists in the coordination of department education with Surgical Services educator and vendors.
  8. Ensures that staff maintains work areas and equipment in a clean and organized condition required by the standards for handling sterilized and clean materials. Assists with general cleaning of department service areas, racks, shelves, storage cabinets, etc.
  9. Assists with the completion of performance reviews. Provides input into evaluations with reference to improvements. Initiates the appropriate steps to investigate and informs management in times of serious events.
  10. Communicates with vendors daily to ensure that all required instrumentation that is needed for next day surgery is here and available. Calls vendors when instrumentation for next day surgeries cannot be located. Communicates with scheduling to ensure that the vendors have been notified.

Requirements:

  • Associate's Degree or equivalent required
  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification required
  • Certified Instrument Specialist certification required
  • Certified Surgical Technologist certification preferred
  • 4-6 years of related experience required

OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer 



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