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Manager Sterile Processing

Bend, OR

$94K - $141K/yr

Manager -Sterile Processing - Bendand Redmond REPORTS TO POSITION: Director Perioperative Services DEPARTMENT: Sterile Processing DATE LAST REVIEWED: February 23, 2023 OUR VISION: Creating America ...

Memorial Hermann

Job Summary The OR/Sterile Processing Liaison reports to the Sterile Processing Manager. Under limited supervision, the Sterile Processing Liaison develops customer relationships that enable staff to ...

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How much do sterile processing manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for sterile processing manager in the United States is $39.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.61 and $49.04 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 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 the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sterile processing manager?

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.

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 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.

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Infographic showing various Sterile Processing Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,362 per year, or $39.1 per hour.

Central Sterile Processing Manager

Alaska Regional Hospital

Anchorage, AK • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Central Sterile Processing Manager 

Job Summary and Qualifications

As the Sterile Processing Department Manager, you will provide quality services while maintaining strict aseptic and sterile parameters in product processing. The SPD Manager also provides the Operating Room with the right product at the right time and in the quantities needed utilizing national agreements and contracts to the maximum extent possible. We are looking for someone who has a passion for providing excellent patient care and also has the ability to lead, coach, and mentor. In this Manager role:  


  • You will follow established Policies and Procedures for maintaining instrumentation inventory at proper level to ensure that using surgical services and facility departments have adequate support.  


  • You will work with charge RNs, managers, supervisors, and staff to coordinate the various functions of the Sterile Processing Department with all patient care units, the Emergency Room, X ray, Cardiac Cath Lab, Day Surgery, Labor and Delivery, Endoscopy and the main Operating Room 


  • You will work with OR Director on department staffing, hiring, evaluating, guiding, disciplining, and scheduling of staff. 


  • You will act in a composed and professional manner, especially under pressure 


  • You will develop and communicate a shared vision for the department consistent with the hospitals vision. 


  • You will be skilled at identifying the strengths and weaknesses of staff performance and work with them on training and development accordingly.  


  • You will be responsible for employee, patient and physician satisfaction as well as regulatory compliance and corporate standards. 

What qualifications you will need:
  • (CSPDT) Cert Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician, or (CRCST) Certified Registered Central Service Technician must be obtained within 2 years of employment start date
  • 2 years experience Required Years of Experience
Benefits

Alaska Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare's Alaska Regional Hospital is known for our expertise, compassion and skills. We are committed to delivering patient-centered care to every patient on every visit for our 250 plus bed facility. Year after year, Alaska Regional receives 5-star ratings for heart attack treatment, bowel obstruction treatment, and colorectal surgery.

Based in Anchorage, Alaska Regional is located in a thriving community offering plenty of opportunities to capitalize on the Alaskan lifestyle. Alaska offers some of the most incredible scenic beauty around the world which draws visitors year-round who come for a vacation and end up making Alaska home.

We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and Alaska Regional are inspired by our mission to care for and improve human life to create a positive impact in our community.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Central Sterile Processing Manager opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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