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Director, Sterile Processing at Emory Healthcare

Position Director, Sterile Processing
Posted 15 Jan 2026
Expired 14 Feb 2026
Company Emory Healthcare
Location Atlanta | US
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Director, Sterile Processing • Emory Healthcare

Overview

Perioperative Services is a dynamic department, consisting of 28 Adult Operating Rooms as well as 6 Operating Rooms in the Winship Cancer Institute. As part of Emory University Healthcare, our employees participate in the implementation of cutting‑edge surgical technology and assist in the latest procedures.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
  • Family‑focused benefits
  • Wellness incentives
  • Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
  • Additional benefits as offered
Responsibilities
  • Provides overall leadership for the Sterile Processing department by developing goals and objectives which align with organizational values.
  • Oversees the development of policies affecting the sterilization processes of perioperative and clinic areas.
  • Prepares, presents, and assesses the operating and capital expenditure budgets to ensure they meet approved requirements.
  • Monitors and establishes processes to ensure all practices of the Sterile Processing department are within the established guidelines of the appropriate regulatory agencies.
  • Develops goals and objectives for Sterile Processing based on interpretation of the policy and goals of Perioperative and Procedural Services.
  • Develops and implements plans to establish priorities and achieve short‑term and long‑term goals.
  • Ensures department understands and supports the vision of the hospital and medical center.
  • Initiates changes or develops new policies, procedures and/or methods based on AAMI standards.
  • Analyzes long‑range impact of decisions and plans.
  • Ensures the most effective operations of Sterile Processing through program development, process improvement and coordination/integration of processes within Perioperative and Procedural Services and other departments.
  • Reviews and provides recommendations and support to other departments on issues related to sterile processing.
  • Standardizes processing services, processes, resources, and practices to improve quality and efficiency.
  • Adjusts work schedules or project priorities to meet emergencies or changing conditions.
  • Represents Sterile Processing on departmental and/or interdepartmental committees to address problems and facilitate information exchange about programs, problems, etc.
  • Leads, attends and provides input at intradepartmental leadership meetings to ensure leadership team is aware of department's operational status.
  • Analyzes and evaluates ongoing department programs to identify areas where adjustments/improvements are needed.
  • Develops staffing plans to ensure operational and administrative needs are met.
  • Defines and achieves financial targets in support of business goals of Perioperative and Procedural Services.
  • Prepares annual operating budget for Sterile Processing and Surgical Instrumentation, including direct and indirect labor, material and supplies, services, equipment maintenance and replacement.
  • Evaluates organizational functions and structures to best determine the allocation and utilization of resources.
  • Monitors and reviews department financials monthly; determines cause and corrective action for any variance.
  • Prepares justification or develops alternatives for cost containment/reduction.
  • Projects future budgets based upon analysis of current operations.
  • Creates and exceeds service standards utilizing key service dimensions and knowledge of patient/customer expectations and best practice.
  • Establishes service standards for the department and determines if service standards are compatible with financial targets.
  • Ensures that the service standards are met or exceeded, utilizing customer satisfaction, best practices and market information to improve stakeholder service and satisfaction.
  • Meets or exceeds national operational benchmarks for Sterile Processing Departments.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s degree required.
  • If Master’s degree is in a non‑health related field, a Bachelor’s degree in a health related field is required.
  • Five years of supervisory/leadership experience in central sterile processing strongly desired.
  • BLS required.
Location

Atlanta, GA

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Additional Details

Emory is an equal‑opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at . Please note that one week’s advance notice is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Info:

  • Company: Emory Healthcare
  • Position: Director, Sterile Processing
  • Work Location: Atlanta
  • Country: US

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