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Bebee Healthcare

STERILE PROCESSING MANAGER

Lewes, DE · On-site

$68K/yr

Pet Insurance Overview The Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department. This role ...

Beebe Healthcare

STERILE PROCESSING MANAGER

Lewes, DE

$68K - $106K/yr

Pet Insurance Overview The Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department. This role ...

Beebe Healthcare

STERILE PROCESSING MANAGER

Lewes, DE · On-site

$106K/yr

Pet Insurance Overview The Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department. This role ...

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As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for spd in Delaware is $27.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $33.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an SPD?

An SPD (Sterile Processing Department) job involves cleaning, sterilizing, and preparing medical instruments and equipment for surgeries and procedures. Technicians follow safety protocols to ensure all tools are free from contaminants, preventing infections in healthcare settings. They also track and organize instruments, maintain sterilization equipment, and adhere to hospital and regulatory guidelines. This role is critical in maintaining patient safety and supporting medical teams.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an SPD technician?

As an SPD Technician, your typical day includes receiving, cleaning, disinfecting, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments and medical equipment. You'll also carefully inspect items for damage, document sterilization processes, and maintain inventory of sterile supplies. Collaboration with surgical and nursing teams is essential to ensure instruments are prepared and delivered promptly for scheduled procedures. The workload can be fast-paced, especially in hospitals with frequent surgeries, but you'll play a vital role in maintaining patient safety and supporting clinical teams. Over time, experienced technicians may take on lead roles or specialize in specific types of instruments or processes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the SPD position, and why are they important?

To excel as an SPD (Sterile Processing Department) Technician, you need strong attention to detail, knowledge of sterilization procedures, and usually a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional certification such as the CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) preferred. Familiarity with automated sterilizers, tracking systems, and instrument decontamination equipment is often required. Reliability, organization, and the ability to work well under pressure are essential soft skills for the position. These abilities ensure surgical instruments are properly cleaned and sterilized, supporting patient safety and the smooth operation of healthcare facilities.

Are SPD jobs in demand right now?

SPD jobs, which typically refer to roles in supply chain, logistics, or specialized fields, are generally in demand due to ongoing industry growth and the need for efficient operations. Skills in inventory management, logistics software, and certifications like APICS can enhance job prospects in this field.

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Infographic showing various Spd job openings in Delaware as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,235 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

SPD Tech - 3:00pm - 11:30pm

Wilmington, DE • On-site

Nemours Children's Health
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Nemours is seeking an SPD Tech to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Wilmington, DE. This is a full-time, dayshift position.
The Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Technician is responsible for inspection, decontamination, sterilization, and assembly of surgical instrumentation within the guidelines set forth by industry standards and regulations to include, but not limited to, the
  • International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM)
  • Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)
  • Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
  • The Joint Commission (TJC)
  • U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Center for Disease Control (CDC)
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)

The SPD Technician is accountable for adherence to the policies and procedures of Nemours to include Nemours Children's Health, Delaware, Nemours Children's Health, Malvern, and Deptford Ambulatory Surgery Center (DASC).
The SPD Technician is responsible for adherence to preference cards in preparing surgical case carts and supporting the operating room central cores based on daily assignments.
The SPD Technician is expected to maintain all state and federal clearances for DE, PA, and NJ for periodic rotation to the Malvern Surgery Center, PA and the Deptford Ambulatory Surgery Center, Deptford, NJ as the discretion of Perioperative Leadership.
SCHEDULE:
  • 40 hours per week, 7A-330P

Responsibilities:
  1. Responsible for following established protocols for inspecting, decontaminating, preparing and packaging, disinfecting or sterilizing instrumentation, and storing medical/surgical supplies and equipment.
  2. Responsible for distribution medical and surgical supplies from sterile processing areas to other areas within the facility as needed.
  3. Responsible for adherence to standard precautions including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  4. Responsible for following safety procedures and manufacturer's instructions when handling cleaning solutions, supplies and equipment.
  5. Demonstrates competence in operating equipment used in the sterile processing areas safely and according to the manufacturer's instructions for use.
  6. Responsible for monitoring, interpreting, and documenting results of physical, chemical and biological indicators for all types of sterilizers used in the sterile processing areas.
  7. Responsible for preparing and distributing surgical case carts according to physician's preference lists and anticipated needs of the perioperative team.
  8. Responsible for inventory to include receiving and restocking materials used for supporting sterile processing services in collaboration with the Materials Management Department.
  9. Comply with organizational policies, regulatory and accreditation standards, and professional guidelines.

Qualifications:
  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required
  • High School Diploma required
  • American Heart Association BLS within six months

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Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.
Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.
Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.
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As one of the nation's leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 300,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics, primary care practices, and school-based health centers in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Nemours strives to ensure a healthier tomorrow for all children - even those who may never enter our doors - through our world-changing research, education and advocacy efforts.

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