CSPD Interim Operations Manager

Philadelphia, United States | Posted on 07/27/2026

The primary mission for the Interim Operations Manager is to build a cohesive team, improve existing processes, and improve customer satisfaction. The Operations Manager will identify improvement opportunities in organizational structure, business procedures, and staff education that can provide operational, financial, and quality improvements to Sterile Processing. They will coordinate and monitor all sterile processing and distribution functions such as decontamination, preparation/packaging, sterilization of surgical instruments, and case carts.

This role works with the Administration and the Sterile Processing Management team(s) to implement improvement opportunities.

Reporting Structure: This position reports to the designated facility Director(s)

SIPS will undertake the collection, review, and analysis of data that includes, but is not limited to:

• Implement tools to effectively perform day-to-day operations
• Manage, coach, and mentor staff
• Evaluate current processes and implement Process Improvement Initiative
• Provide weekly project status reports to project director
• Communicate barriers that will interfere with daily operations to appropriate parties

• Measure departmental workload statistics to determine efficient scheduling practices
• Staffing matrix
• Staff to procedural demand

• Identify standardization and utilization opportunities

• Instrument storage and handling
• Condition and accuracy of instrument sets and instrument set lists
• Compliance with sterilization, infection control, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Inventory management
• Productivity indicators
• Quality Assurance Programs
• Review Policies and Procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills

• Associates Degree.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in an acute or ambulatorysterile processing department.
• Five successful years of SPD leadership experience.
• Strong initiative, innovation, organization, and attention todetail are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across various audiences.
• Strong customer service and client relations skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand medical terminology in order to follow written instructions and complete various forms and records regarding equipment’s processing and preparation of equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft word and Excel; with the ability to createpower points and give presentations.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform these essential functions.

This position requires frequent standing (>4 hours), walking(>4 hours), and limited sitting (1 hour).

This description is intended to provide a general overview of the physical demands and work environment and is not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job-related tasks and conditions. Additional responsibilities, demands, and conditions maybe required as deemed necessary by the employer.

• Dedicated recruiters
• Optional worksite locations
• Health and Welfare Benefits
• Company-paid long-term disability (LTD) and Term Life coverage