NI-Manager, Sterile Proces & Surg Purc

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

6/10/2026

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-1300AC

Job Title:

NI-Manager, Sterile Proces & Surg Purc

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Supervises Sterile Processing Staff in assigned responsibilities.  Maintains 24-hour accountability for unit operations.  Supervises and coordinates the care, processing and provision of surgical instrumentation throughout the Health System.  Maintains appropriate inventories of surgical instruments and special orders.  Coordinates SSA services for optimal efficiency in the OR and SSA.  Also supervises the Surgical Purchasing staff and coordinates services with Materials Management department.  Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental and divisional nursing philosophy and objectives, as well as Health System initiatives.  Develops and oversees Unit budget, ensuring quality services and cost effectiveness and supports the Operating Room in identifying potential savings and supply replacements on a continuous basis.  This position has responsibility for both the SAHS and SAMBC SSa & Surgical Purchasing.  Also hs the oversight of all level disinfection and serilization for SAHS, SAMBC & SAMG.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Oversees daily operations for the decontamination and processing of all surgical instrumentation and other equipment, maintaining and controlling costs associated within established budgetary parameters. Supervises surgical specialty staff including overseeing daily work assignments, developing staff schedule, coordinating new employee orientation and implementing a performance improvement system.

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In collaboration with OR Nurse Manager establishes unit goals, programs and objectives that support hospital goals, values and mission and support future surgical materials needs.

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Assures availability, maintenance and quality of instrumentation arranging necessary repairs, restoration and replacement of equipment and directing purchase orders through appropriate channels.

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Works collaboratively with Surgery department to coordinate and communicate any schedule changes or special instrument needs to ensure efficient operational flow.

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Provides back up for Surgery Computer Specialist and Surgical Materials Coordinator with respect to maintaining surgeon preference cards and case specific information and ordering or handling specialty instrumentation and supplies.

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Utilizes clinical expertise and awareness of current issues and advances in instrument processing. To coordinate, develop, implement and evaluate educational programs to meet identified departmental needs.

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Coordinates and maintains system for ensuring and entering correct charging of surgical supplies. Works with OR team leaders to assist with continual updating of instrument lists and preference cards.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

Will provide all patients age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening and interpretation of clinical and laboratory data. Develops and implements age appropriate interventional plans of care including education within the parameters of their position responsibilities and licensure

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree

in Healthcare, Operations or related field.

Required

5 years

of progressively responsible lead work, supervisory, or management experience in Sterile Processing or Surgical Services.

Required

Professional Sterile Processing Certification (CRCST or CSPDT).

Required

Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) certification.

Preferred

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Successful completion of annual competencies and skill verification tools required.

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Demonstrated leadership potential and strong organizational skills.

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Good interpersonal and skills and ability to remain calm and communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and community.

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Computer skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10 lbs.

Negligible Weight

No Weight

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Light: Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that they can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

11-25 lbs.

1 - 10 lbs.

Negligible weight

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Medium: Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that they can also do sedentary and light work.

26-50 lbs.

11-25 lbs.

1 - 10 lbs.

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Heavy: Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, we determine that they can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.

51-100 lbs.

26-50 lbs.

11-25 lbs.

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Very Heavy: Very heavy work involves lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. If someone can do very heavy work, we determine that they can also do heavy, medium, light, and sedentary work.

Over 100 lbs.

Over 50 lbs.

Over 25 lbs.

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.