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How much do sterile processing manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for sterile processing manager in Spring, TX is $34.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.43 and $43.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Is a Sterile Processing Manager?

A sterile processing manager is in charge of the sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment, so they typically work in a hospital or outpatient clinic. Job duties include keeping operating rooms stocked, cleaning medical equipment, verifying that supplies have proper packing, and maintaining documentation. A sterile processing manager may also manage inventory of cleaning supplies and teach new employees how to disinfect surgical instruments and equipment according to medical standards.

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

AspectSterile Processing ManagerSterile Processing Technician
CertificationsCBSPD or IAHCSMM certification often requiredTypically requires certification like CBSPD or IAHCSMM
Work EnvironmentSupervises sterile processing departments in hospitals or clinicsPerforms sterilization and processing tasks in sterile processing departments
ResponsibilitiesOversees staff, manages compliance, and ensures sterilization standardsOperates sterilization equipment, cleans, and prepares instruments

The Sterile Processing Manager oversees the entire sterile processing department, focusing on management, compliance, and staff supervision. In contrast, the Sterile Processing Technician handles the hands-on sterilization tasks. Both roles require similar certifications and work in the same environment, but their responsibilities differ significantly.

What does a Sterile Processing Manager do?

A Sterile Processing Manager oversees the sterilization and disinfection of medical instruments and equipment in healthcare facilities. They manage the sterile processing department, ensure compliance with safety and infection control standards, and supervise staff responsible for cleaning, assembling, and distributing medical devices. Their responsibilities also include inventory management, staff training, and staying updated with regulatory requirements to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

What are some common challenges faced by Sterile Processing Managers, and how can they be effectively addressed?

Sterile Processing Managers often encounter challenges such as maintaining strict regulatory compliance, ensuring staff competency, and adapting to evolving technology in instrument sterilization. Addressing these challenges involves ongoing staff education, implementing robust quality assurance protocols, and fostering open communication with surgical teams to anticipate needs and resolve issues promptly. Staying proactive with professional development and establishing strong relationships with vendors and other departments also helps ensure efficiency and a consistently safe environment for both patients and staff.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sterile Processing Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sterile Processing Manager, you need expertise in sterilization techniques, infection control, inventory management, and typically a certification such as CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician). Familiarity with sterilization equipment, tracking systems like instrument management software, and regulatory standards such as AAMI and OSHA guidelines is critical. Leadership, problem-solving, and strong communication skills help manage teams and ensure compliance with safety protocols. These skills are vital for maintaining patient safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient operations in healthcare environments.
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Infographic showing various Sterile Processing Manager job openings in Spring, TX as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,403 per year, or $34.8 per hour.

Sterile Processing Coordinator

Houston Methodist West Hospital

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Houston Methodist rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 298 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

53rd of 890 rated healthcare providers

Job description

At Houston Methodist, the Sterile Processing Coordinator position will oversee and coordinate the activities of the Sterile Processing department and service line, as appropriate, to include ensuring new employees are properly oriented and trained, monitoring work flow and volume of the work, and reviewing and maintaining department supply needs. This position is responsible for the monthly schedule and daily shift assignments, staff performance evaluation feedback to the appropriate manager, and assists in the development of the departmental budget. This position is responsible for coordinating the daily activities and personnel involved with decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, reprocessing and sterilization of instrumentation and assembly of case carts for the unit. The Sterile Processing Coordinator will maintain consistent and continuous workflow between the Operating Room (OR) and Sterile Processing and is responsible for assisting Manager in meeting all regulatory requirements for the unit related to these activities.
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
  • High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)

EXPERIENCE
  • Six years of Sterile Processing experience in an acute care hospital

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
  • Sterile Processing certification: CSCST or CSPDT and
  • Instrument Specialist certification: CIS or CSIS

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
  • Advanced knowledge of infection control, decontamination, and sterilization techniques
  • Knowledge and ability to operate, troubleshoot, and train staff on all departmental equipment including, but no limited to, sterilizers, washers, ultrasonic washers, and cart washers.
  • Independently demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
  • Proficiency in utilization of basic computer programs such as Microsoft Office and electronic instrument tracking system, if applicable.
  • Utilizes all departmental equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions for use and departmental polices and protocols
  • Demonstrates proper phone etiquette when responding to inquiries made to the department
  • Completes departmental and institutional competencies within established required timelines.
  • Maintains patient and family privacy

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Coordinates and assigns, based on the acuity level of the Technician, processing services that are efficiently organized. Ensures instruments and supplies are decontaminated and reprocessed in a timely manner. Serves as the primary resource for staff in all areas of service that the department performs.
  • Serves as a role model and mentor, facilitating teamwork, working in conjunction with the OR staff, to provide timely sterile products, trays, and case carts where applicable. Maintains consistent and continuous workflow between the OR and Sterile Processing.
  • Communicates in an active, positive, and effective manner to all interprofessional health care team members, listens and responds to the ideas of others. Coaches staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication. Initiates recommendations, collaborating with management, for improvement of employee engagement score.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Coordinates the daily interface between sterile processing, surgery, and materials management as well as other departments within and outside of Houston Methodist to ensure that supplies and instruments are available as needed for service lines, as appropriate. Partners with SP Liaison to prepare items in advance for the following day’s OR needs.
  • Anticipates needs by ensuring that all supplies or instrumentation not routinely available within the department are obtained and ready prior to scheduled surgery cases.
  • Plans and monitors staffing levels to ensure appropriate staffing at all times to provide excellent service. Regulates scheduling and department staff assignments based on the needs of the department. Provides daily reporting to management of needs, issues to be addressed, and all important information necessary to ensure department success.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Serves as the primary quality assurance resource for the department through periodic set audits. Reviews and revises, as appropriate, policies and procedures which reflect knowledge of industry standards and recommended practices for sterile processing. Assures department performance follows Houston Methodist policies and procedures and guidelines/standards from pertinent regulatory agencies.
  • Continuously assures the effectiveness of the sterilization process by using internal, external and biological monitoring systems appropriately, utilizing established department protocols and sterilizer manufacturers’ instructions for use.
  • Ensures accurate tracking of all instrumentation in conjunction with the SP Liaison for specific service lines. Maintains and records accurate recordings of sterile area environment requirements per Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), OSHA, and/or Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) guidelines per institutional policies.
  • Monitors, reads, documents, and interprets all parameters for all types of sterilizers to ensure proper function ((Steam, Ethylene Oxide (ETO) and Low Temperature Hydrogen Peroxide)).

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Monitors staffing levels against budgeted targets and adjusts to meet goals. Keeps management informed and involved, as appropriate, to proactively address staffing or other employee issues.
  • Maintains the shift’s monthly schedule and daily shift assignments, provides input on staff performance evaluation, and assists in the development of the department budget’s needs
  • Collaborates with Materials Management to identify supply needs and ordering of non-sterile items in need of processing.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Leads and identifies opportunities for practice changes and performance improvement. Investigates and incorporates evidence-based practices which are presented to shared governance and leadership. Supports change initiatives and adapts to unexpected changes
  • Identifies staff development opportunities for professional growth of colleagues, provides coaching to meet identified goals. Identifies and assists department educator in scheduling of necessary in-services for department staff related to new products, changes in procedure, etc. Provides oversight for new employee preceptorships. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
    WORK ATTIRE
    • Uniform: Yes
    • Scrubs: Yes
    • Business professional: No
    • Other (department approved): No

    ON-CALL*
    *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
    • On Call* Yes

    TRAVEL**
    **Travel specifications may vary by department**
    • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
    • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
  • High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)

EXPERIENCE
  • Six years of Sterile Processing experience in an acute care hospital

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
  • Sterile Processing certification: CSCST or CSPDT and
  • Instrument Specialist certification: CIS or CSIS

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist West Hospital is committed to leading medicine in West Houston, Katy and surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety, quality, service and innovation. The growing campus offers access to the most innovative medical and surgical care available, including cardiology and cardiovascular surgery; neurology and neurosurgery; comprehensive cancer care; orthopedics and sports medicine; gastroenterology; bariatrics; childbirth center with level III NICU; emergency care; and advanced imaging.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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