Acute Care, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Documentation, English Language, Healthcare, Improvement Metrics, Infection Control, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Operational Improvement, Operations, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Regulatory Compliance, Staff Development, Team Building, Team Player, Technical Leadership
Job Title: Sterile Processing Tech Manager
Location: Modesto, California
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift – 5x8 Hours
Pay Rate: $46/hour
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Tech Manager to lead and oversee Sterile Processing Department operations in a high-volume healthcare environment. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring efficient department performance, regulatory compliance, instrument availability, staff accountability, and operational excellence across all shifts.
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience within sterile processing operations and a proven ability to build high-performing, engaged teams while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department across multiple shifts
- Ensure consistent instrument availability aligned with surgical schedules
- Maintain audit-ready compliance, documentation, and infection control standards
- Monitor and improve operational metrics, workflow efficiency, and quality outcomes
- Supervise and support department supervisors and frontline staff
- Develop staffing plans and maintain shift accountability
- Foster a positive, professional, and team-oriented department culture
- Drive continuous process improvement initiatives
- Ensure adherence to sterile processing regulations and best practices
- Support staff development, engagement, and performance management
Required Qualifications
- CRCST Certification required
- Minimum 5 years of sterile processing experience
- Minimum 3 years of leadership experience with multi-shift operational oversight
- Strong understanding of:
- Sterile processing workflows
- Infection prevention standards
- Regulatory compliance
- Department performance metrics
- Experience managing supervisors or frontline leadership teams
- Ability to build accountability while maintaining a supportive team environment
- Strong communication skills in English (read, write, and speak)
Preferred Qualifications
- CHL (Certified Healthcare Leader) certification
- CIS (Certified Instrument Specialist) certification
- Experience in high-volume, high-acuity surgical environments
Skills & Competencies
- Sterile processing operations management
- Staff leadership and team development
- Quality assurance and compliance
- Workflow optimization
- Surgical instrument processing
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Operational efficiency and accountability
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
For more details reach at
https://Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com/
or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.