Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community.  Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:

• Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
• Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
• Paid Time Off
• Long Term Sick accrual
• Employer Contribution Plan
• Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
• Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
• College Bound 529 Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Beebe Pers via WorkAdvantage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

The Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department. This role ensures the highest standards of instrument decontamination, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution in compliance with regulatory requirements and patient safety standards. The Manager collaborates closely with Surgical Services, Infection Prevention, and clinical leadership to support safe, efficient surgical and procedural operations.

Leadership & Operations

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Sterile Processing Department
• Function as a resource person for staff through role modeling and visible leadership, making regular rounds throughout the department
• Maintain strong availability to staff and respond immediately to urgent situations
• Facilitate communication among team members and across department lines
• Develop and maintain department policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory standards
• Ensure efficient workflow for decontamination, assembly, sterilization, case cart preparation, and distribution
• Review, assess, and respond appropriately to all required documentation needs for the department
• Communicate policies, procedures, and practice standards to staff

Quality & Compliance

• Monitor sterilization processes and quality assurance indicators
• Monitor unit-based Quality Assurance/Improvement activities and report findings to the Director
• Investigate and resolve sterilization or instrument-related concerns
• Partner with Infection Prevention to ensure adherence to infection control standards
• Participate in the development of unit goals and objectives
• Identify specific educational development needs based on Quality Assurance/Improvement results
• Participate in and support educational programs as appropriate

Staff Management & Development

• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate SPD team members
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Manage staffing schedules to ensure appropriate coverage
• Provide ongoing education and competency validation

Collaboration & Financial Management

• Serve as liaison between SPD, Surgical Services, procedural areas, and vendors
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to improve efficiency and case flow
• Develop and manage department budget
• Monitor supply usage and capital equipment needs
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and safety standards

• Minimum of 5 years of SPD experience
• Minimum of 2 years of management experience in sterile processing required
• Previous experience as OR Tech preferred
• Thorough knowledge of items and equipment used in department
• Knowledge of principles of sterilization and decontamination
• Must be able to set priorities

• High school diploma or GED required

About Beebe Healthcare

Beebe Healthcare serves the Sussex County community with a medical center located in beautiful, historic Lewes, Delaware, and convenient outpatient locations throughout the county. Founded in 1916 by two physician brothers, Drs. James Beebe and Richard C. Beebe, the medical center in Lewes is a 210-licensed-bed, not-for-profit seaside community hospital. Beebe's specialized service lines include cardiac and vascular, surgical services, oncology, women's health, and orthopaedic services. Beebe offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services. Beebe's five satellite campuses offer imaging, physical rehabilitation, and lab services, as well as walk-in care centers. In addition, Beebe offers Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine and Diabetes Management & Medical Nutrition Therapy. With a mission to serve the community, Beebe also offers many free screenings and outreach programs through its Population Health Department; and advanced medical care for those who are recuperating at home through Beebe Home Care Services. Beebe is also training the next generation of nurses through the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, located behind the Medical Cente...r in Lewes. Beebe's Medical Staff has grown tremendously since the early 1990s. Employed physicians through Beebe Medical Group and our affiliated physicians on Beebe's Medical Staff now serve patients from Milford to Millville in specialties including cardiac surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric neurology, and surgical oncology. Beebe is proud to offer quality care, close to home for the residents and visitors of Sussex County.

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