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Children's of Alabama

$100 - $125/hr

Sterile Processing services support the Operating Rooms located in Benjamin Russell, Lowder, CVOR, and Children's South locations along with supporting procedural areas, clinical departments, and ...

University Hospitals Pain Management

$60 - $80/hr

Being a liaison to schools that offer Sterile Processing programs and the students clinical ... rotation - includes spending time with students and providing them with orientation materials and ...

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Inova Health System

$100 - $125/hr

Inova Alexandria Hospital is looking for a dedicated Manager of Sterile Processing to join the team ... Job Category Clinical Services #J-18808-Ljbffr

Kaiser Permanente

$150 - $200/hr

Provides expert consultation to department leaders on clinical and technological advances that impact sterile processing procedures. Develops and refines regional sterile processing policies and ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for sterile processing clinical in Kentucky is $33.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.86 and $42.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Sterile Processing Clinical vs Sterile Processing Technician?

AspectSterile Processing ClinicalSterile Processing Technician
CertificationsCPR, Sterile Processing CertificationCPR, Sterile Processing Certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centers, sterile processing departmentsHospitals, outpatient clinics, sterile processing areas
Job ResponsibilitiesClinical support, sterilization, equipment managementCleaning, sterilizing, and preparing surgical instruments

Both roles involve sterilization and equipment handling in healthcare settings, with Sterile Processing Clinical often including more clinical support tasks. They share certifications and work environments, but Sterile Processing Clinical may have additional clinical responsibilities.

Is sterile processing a clinical job?

Sterile processing is generally considered a support or technical role rather than a clinical job, as it involves cleaning, sterilizing, and preparing medical instruments and equipment. While it requires knowledge of infection control and sterilization procedures, it does not typically involve direct patient care or clinical decision-making.

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Children's of Alabama
Health Care and Social Assistance • 5 - 10K employees
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$100 - $125/hr

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Posted 5 days ago

Children's Of Alabama rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

846th of 1,066 rated hospitals

Job description

In Sterile Processing at Main Campus Children's of Alabama

Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3pm, work hours may vary.

Summary:

The Manager of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) assists the Director in the operational leadership, management, and coordination of sterile processing services across Children’s of Alabama’s main campus and Children’s South Ambulatory Surgery Center. This position holds 24-hour departmental responsibilities, requires travel between the main campus and Children’s South, and serves as relief/coverage for the SPD Director as needed. The Manager ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant decontamination, preparation, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical devices.

The Manager works collaboratively with the Director to support alignment of SPD operations with the strategic plan of the hospital and the Surgical Services Division, while helping establish and sustain a culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, and service excellence.

Sterile Processing services support the Operating Rooms located in Benjamin Russell, Lowder, CVOR, and Children’s South locations along with supporting procedural areas, clinical departments, and external pediatric physician offices that require device and instrument sterilization.

Other information:Education:
  • Essential: Associate’s Degree (Nursing or Surgical Technology) if combined with significant leadership experience. Associate’s Degree candidates must obtain a Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN/RN), healthcare administration, or healthcare related field within 2-3 years of assuming role.
Experience:
  • Leadership Experience: 2 to 5 years of leadership/supervisory experience essential.
  • Thorough knowledge of perioperative services, sterile processing workflows, infection control protocols, and regulatory compliance standards.
Eligible Professional Backgrounds Considered:
  • Registered Nurses (RN) with Operating Room or Perioperative experience.
  • Operating Room Surgical Technologists / Scrub Techs (CST).
  • Experienced Sterile Processing Department (SPD) leaders, supervisors, or certified specialists.
Credentials & Licensure:Non-essential Certifications:
  • Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) [for RN candidates]
  • Healthcare Leadership
Essential:
  • Must possess or obtain one recognized national certification related to Sterile Processing and one recognized national certification related to Sterile Processing Leadership within 2 years of hire.

Examples of certifying agencies: HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, formerly IAHCSMM) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution).

Examples of Baseline Core Certification (Essential upon hire or within 6–12 months):
  • CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician – HSPA)
  • CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician – CBSPD)
Examples of Leadership & Advanced Certifications (Essential within 1–2 years of hire):
  • CHL (Certified Healthcare Leader – HSPA)
  • CSPM (Certified Sterile Processing Manager – CBSPD)
  • CIS (Certified Instrument Specialist – HSPA)
  • CER (Certified Endoscope Reprocessor – HSPA)
Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:

Nonessential: * Certified Nurse Operating Room

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:

Essential: * Associates Degree

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:

Essential: * 2 Years Supervisor Level

Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:30am-3pm, work hours may vary, Day Shift, Monday-Friday Standard Days

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Since 1911, Children’s of Alabama has provided specialized medical care for ill and injured children. Ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s serves patients from every county in Alabama and nearly every state. With more than 3.5 million square feet, it is one of the largest pediatric medical facilities in the United States. Children’s offers inpatient and outpatient services at its Russell Campus on Birmingham’s historic Southside with additional specialty services provided at Children’s South, Children’s on 3rd and in Huntsville and Montgomery. Primary medical care is provided in more than a dozen communities across central Alabama. Children’s is the only health system in Alabama dedicated solely to the care and treatment of children. It is a private, not-for-profit medical center that serves as the teaching hospital for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) pediatric medicine, surgery, psychiatry, research and residency programs. The medical staff consists of UAB faculty and Children’s full-time physicians as well as private practicing community physicians. Our staff is committed to providing the finest pediatric healthcare to all children. We built our legacy on our core values of trust, teamwork, compassion, innovation and commitment. We know that every time we come through these doors we will live up to our high standards as we work to make a difference in children's lives. You've chosen a career that’s all about care. If you want to make a difference the life of children and their families, if you want to advance in your profession, if you appreciate good benefits, and want to work with outstanding medical professionals in a variety of areas, then Children’s of Alabama is where you belong.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Birmingham, AL, US

Year founded

1911

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