• Manager, Central Sterile Processing

    UPMC (Pittsburgh, PA)


    Are you a collaborative leader with a passion for operational excellence in surgical services?

     

    UPMC St. Margaret is seeking a Manager of Central Sterile Processing to oversee sterile processing operations at our facility. This daylight role (8- or 10-hour shifts, Monday–Friday) offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, optimize tray management, and drive quality and efficiency in a critical support department. If you're experienced in staff management, scheduling, and surgical instrumentation logistics—and ready to make a meaningful impact—this could be the perfect next step in your career.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Lead and support a team of sterile processing professionals, including hiring, scheduling, and performance management.

    + Collaborate with OR clinicians and leadership to manage surgical tray inventory, consignment contracts, and instrumentation needs.

    + Maintain compliance with hospital policies and ensure staff competency and orientation.

    + Monitor departmental performance, budgets, and supply levels; provide regular reports to the OR Unit Director.

    + Serve as a key liaison between Sterile Processing and internal stakeholders to ensure service satisfaction.

    + Remain accessible for 24/7 staff support (no on-call, weekends, or holidays required).

    + Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth.

    + Associate degree in nursing, Business, or related field.

    + 5 years of experience in Central Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology.

    + 3 years supervisory or team lead experience required.

    + Ability to communicate effectively with peers, physicians, staff of other hospital departments, and outside contacts.

    + Must have a Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution or Certified Registered Central Service Technician provisional certification and pass the certification exam prior to moving into the role.

    + Must complete 10 hours of continuing education to remain qualified as a Central Sterile Technician on an annual basis

    + Must be able to stand for all shift hours and be able to pick up, push, pull etc. 35 pounds. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

    + Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution OR Certified Registered Central Service Technician with Healthcare Sterile Processing Association

    + Act 34

     

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran