Central Sterile Reprocessing Department (CSPD) Manager

Central Sterile Reprocessing Department (CSPD) Manager

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Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

The Central Sterile Reprocessing Department (CSPD) Manager is responsible for the administrative and operational goals and objectives of the CSPD department at Michigan Medicine's East Ann Arbor Surgery Center, Kellogg Eye Center, and Ypsilanti Health Center. This position plans, organizes and directs the operations of the Central Sterile Processing Department in accordance with Federal, State and Local standards, regulations and Michigan Medicine guidelines, procedures and policies that govern decontamination, sterilization and distribution of instrumentation required for the Surgical Services department, procedural areas and clinics. The CSPD manager works in collaboration with Ambulatory Care and OR leaders, nursing/patient care leaders, support services, faculty, and staff to manage the re-processing and availability of instrumentation.

Responsibilities*

Leadership and Organizational Development :

• Focusing on strategic planning; work with CSPD Director and/or Senior Director for Enterprise Disinfection & Sterilization Services for CSPD to identify unit priorities, support business efficiencies, andenhance aculture ofteamwork andcooperation amongstaffmembers.

• Develop andpromote innovative approaches forteamdevelopment andcohesiveness throughout all levels of business operations to meet operational and business needs.

• Identify,communicate, share,andpresent operational, performance, financial metrics,andbest practices to staff, and leadership.

• Builds andinspires confidence, trust andcollaboration through anatmosphere ofcooperation with all internal andexternalpartnersandcustomers toensure timelyprocessing, sterilization anddistribution ofinstrumentation.

Supervision and Staff Management :

• Manages andoversees thereprocessing ofinstruments forSurgical Services andunitsoutside the Operating Room (OR) environment (units, clinics, diagnostic areas, etc.).

• Responsible forstaffhuman resourcemanagement, onboarding, performance planning and development, coaching, and discipline.

• Responsible forensuring thatall sterile processing policies/proceduresarecurrent andpracticedconsistently.

• Developandoverseeprocedurestorecognize andencouragestaffexcellence.

• Over seeseducationalprogramsforstaffandleadershipdevelopment.

• Over seesandensurescomplianceandtrainingfortheInstrumentTrackingSystem.

• Assures allstorage areasandsupplies are maintained inaneat,orderly, safeandcleanenvironment.

• Assures the environment ofcareisclean,compliant withstandards andhasrequired airflowandairexchanges.

• Assignsother taskstostaffmembers andperformsothertasksasthe needdictates.

Compliance, Safety and Quality Programs:

• Responsibleforcompliance withaccreditation andregulatory requirements concerning the reprocessing of instrumentation.

• Over sees andensures theselection oftheappropriate processing methodused foreach sterilized item is compliant with manufacturer's instructions for use (IFU).

• Responsible forthedevelopment andmonitoring ofallprocess improvement andquality indicators and managing these indicators to a high-performance level.

• Reviews andmonitors Patient Safety Reporting Forms andotherquality reportstoensure safe practices are in place and being followed.

• Maintainsandfosterscompliancewithproductivityandfirst-timequalityindicatorsandcriteria.

• Isresponsibleforthepreparationandpublishing ofmonthlystatisticalactivityreports.

• Prepare regularreports forSOS committeeandothercommitteesasneeded.

• Ensures proper collection andstorageofallassociated recordsforbacteriologic testing,cycle monitoring, and preventative maintenance.

Financial Responsibility and Fiscal Oversight:

• Responsibleforsoundfiscalmanagementoftheunitincluding managing toorexceeding forecasttargets.

• Overseescapitalandoperationalbudgets.

• Assuredunitandsupervisorystaffingmodelsarereviewedandadjustedaccordingly.

• Follows and maintains standard work practices, toensure the work environment isconducive toahighlevelof productivity, safety and efficiency.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field such as Administration, Business, Education, Nursing, Sciences, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a Central Sterile Processing and/or Surgical Services department, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or management role.

• Comprehensive knowledge of aseptic practices, surgical instrumentation, patient care equipment, sterilization, and decontamination processes.

• Certification through an accredited Sterile Processing Organization such as CBSPD or HSPA

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other computer-based software applications.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with strong critical-thinking and customer service abilities.

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing process improvement strategies and quality initiatives.

• Subject matter expertise in medical device reprocessing, including surgical instruments, supplies, equipment, sterilizers, sterilization modalities, and high-level disinfection; extensive knowledge of medical instrumentation and associated procedures.

• Proven ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate across departments, with the ability to interact professionally and negotiate successfully with internal and external stakeholders.

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to guide, mentor, and hold teams accountable to established standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Demonstrated experience with accreditation readiness and regulatory compliance, including Joint Commission, CMS, AAMI, OSHA, and state regulatory agencies.

• Proven success leading departmental transformation initiatives, such as workflow redesign, staffing optimization, or technology adoption

Desired Qualifications*

• Sterile Processing Leadership certification (e.g., HSPA SPD Management Certification or equivalent).

• Previous experience working in the Operating Room or a comparable perioperative or procedural setting.

• Experience managing capital equipment planning, budgeting, and vendor relationships.

• Lean, Six Sigma, or formal performance improvement training or certification.

• Experience mentoring leaders, succession planning, and building high-performing teams in complex healthcare environments.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Work Schedule

Full time, M-F, weekends as needed. Hours are typically "day shift", however, will flex based on unit needs.

Additional Information

Reports to CSPD Director and/or Senior Director for Enterprise Disinfection & Sterilization Services. This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under this supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

283858

Working Title

Central Sterile Reprocessing Department (CSPD) Manager

Job Title

Central Supply Manager

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM BCSC CSPD

Posting Begin/End Date

10/05/2026 - 10/12/2026

Career Interest

Healthcare Admin & Support

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