Sterile Processing Manager

Sterile Processing Manager

Location:

Portland, OR

Posting Department:
Central Sterile Processing Department

Posting Salary Range: $77,168 - $123,282 per year

Posting FTE: 1.00

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Schedule:

Monday - Friday

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Hours:

7:00pm-3:30am (8 hours) or 7:00pm-5:30am (10 hours)

This position assists the CSPD Director in planning, organizing, managing and directing the activities over four Sterile Processing units located in KPV, DCH, CHH2, and MPV GI Endoscopy. The position is responsible for monitoring and maintaining compliance in sterilization and high‑level disinfection standards across the organization and for establishing effective relationships with perioperative leadership and external agencies to drive continuous improvement.

• Collaborates with the CSPD leadership team and Human Resources to recruit and retain staff.
• Oversees staff education and training to maintain competency.
• Manages human resources according to hospital policies, labor laws, and collective bargaining contract.
• Assists performance appraisals, progressive discipline, and grievance resolution.
• Resolves work‑related issues such as attendance, performance, interpersonal conflicts, schedules, and workloads.
• Ensures completion of mandatory education, continuing education, certifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Acts as a professional role model and mentor, supporting change management.
• Supports staff professional growth and development.

• Assists the CSPD Director in planning, growth, and expansion of the department.
• Collaborates with other managers to schedule and allocate staffing across the four CSPD sites.
• Partner with perioperative managers to provide unified leadership for day‑to‑day operations.
• Participates as a leader in management meetings, committees, and organization meetings.
• Creates a positive climate for organizational change initiatives.
• Adheres to OHSU mission, vision, philosophy, and Code of Conduct.
• Communicates respectfully to foster intra‑ and inter‑departmental cooperation.
• Ensures compliance with OHSU Code of Conduct, policies, and regulations.
• Implements core competencies and aligns performance with OHSU Mission Statement.

• Supports the CSPD Director in developing and monitoring the departmental operating budget.
• Monitors budget variances and reports to meet expectations.
• Identifies, requests, and utilizes resources (space, capital equipment, personnel) in a fiscally sound manner.
• Develops staffing plans and requests space within budget expectations.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and sterile processing experience.
• Certification as CRCST (HSPA) or CSPDT (CBSPD).
• Minimum of five years in a supervisory or lead role in sterile processing.

• Demonstrated management and leadership experience.
• Proficiency in achieving goals and objectives.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient fiscal/budgetary abilities.
• Proficient project‑management capabilities.
• Knowledge of LEAN methodology, thinking, and practice.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without accommodation.

• Master’s degree.
• Certification in Healthcare Leadership (CHL).
• Certification in Instrument Specialist (CIS).
• Certification in Endoscope Reprocessing (CFER/CER).

This position will supervise the CSPD day‑shift staff and requires flexibility in working hours that may extend more than eight hours a day or 40 hours a week as needed.

• Healthcare Options – 100% coverage for full‑time employees and 88% for dependents; $25K term life insurance at no cost.
• Two separate above‑market pension plans to choose from.
• Vacation – up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service.
• Sick leave – up to 96 hours per year.
• Eight paid holidays per year.
• Substantial Tri‑Met and C‑Tran discounts.
• Additional programs:
  Tuition reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

All are welcome. Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce and is an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the affirmative action and equal opportunity department at 503‑494‑5148 or aaeo.