What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Central Sterile Processing position at UPMC?
Manager, Central Sterile Processing
Lead the Team Behind the Scenes That Powers the OR
Ready to take the lead in a high-impact, fast-paced environment? As the Manager of Central Sterile Processing, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring surgical teams have exactly what they need—when they need it—while driving quality, efficiency, and team excellence.
Schedule
- Evening or Night Shift
- 5 (8-hour) shifts per week
- Rotating weekend manager call
What You’ll Do
You’ll oversee all sterile processing operations while serving as a key partner to Surgical Services and clinical teams across the hospital.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Daily Operations: Ensure efficient, high-quality sterile processing and supply workflows
- Support Off-Shift Teams: Provide leadership and guidance to supervisors and staff during evenings, nights, and weekends
- Partner with the OR: Act as a liaison between the OR, SPD, and other clinical departments to support instrumentation needs in real time
- Maintain Throughput: Keep department operations running smoothly and efficiently to meet surgical demand
- Drive Performance Improvement: Analyze data, identify trends, and implement process enhancements
- Build & Develop Talent: Mentor, coach, and evaluate team members while fostering a positive, collaborative culture
- Ensure Compliance & Quality: Maintain adherence to regulatory standards and best practices
- Manage Budgets: Oversee operating and capital budgets, including forecasting and variance reporting
- Optimize Instrumentation Processes: Support instrument tracking, standardization, and turnaround improvements
Why This Role Stands Out
- Be a visible leader supporting both day-to-day operations and off-shift teams
- Directly impact patient safety and surgical outcomes
- Collaborate across departments and influence system-wide improvements
- Shape team culture through mentorship and strong leadership
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000