Director of Sterile Processing

WHAT WE DO

Instrumentum is an innovative provider of off-site surgical instrument sterilization, transportation, storage, and loaner tray logistics, serving health systems and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). With the recent acquisitions of early market movers in this space, we are growing a national footprint with a mission to disrupt a traditionally fragmented and under digitized sterile processing industry.  We are scaling rapidly to address the rising demand for elective surgeries and streamlined sterile processing services.

WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?

Sterilization Processing Departments (SPDs) are one of the most important and yet most overlooked areas of a hospital or surgery center.  This is a critical and growing problem as staffing shortages, poorly maintained facilities, and failure to adhere to the standards required to ensure patient and staff safety are increasing costs and potentially putting lives at risk.  Even though sterilization is central to providing surgeries, it is often an afterthought for most facilities. The people who work in the SPD know it, and the deteriorating morale of the SPD workforce is adding to the decrease in sterilization competency.

Sterilization is ALL we do.  Our people are the core of our company, and we treat them accordingly – like the rockstars they are.  We’ve invested heavily in our facilities, equipment, and processes, and we do it right.  Every time.  We hire the best, and we don’t have to look far.  The best SPD technicians and coordinators love what they do, and they want to work in a place where they are valued.  That place is Instrumentum.

WHAT WE NEED

At Instrumentum, the Director of Sterile Processing is a steady and confident leader who sees the full picture and stays grounded when the pace picks up. This role requires someone who is detail-oriented, who doesn’t just react to problems but anticipates them — someone who brings structure to complexity and calm to pressure.

This role isn’t about managing a shift – it’s about orchestrating an entire sterile processing operation across multiple shifts, teams, and challenges. You’ll lead our SPD Coordinators and take full ownership of the department’s performance : the people, the processes, the quality, and the outcomes. You’ll be the anchor – clear-eyed, solution-oriented, and always five steps ahead. We’re looking for someone who thrives in complexity, finds clarity in structure, and leads with both accountability and care. You see the whole board. You bring people together to meet a higher standard – because you know this work is too important to get wrong.

If you’re ready to step into the highest level of SPD leadership at the facility level – and create something exceptional – this might be your next move.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Department Leadership

• Lead the entire Sterile Processing Department, including all Coordinators and Technicians across multiple shifts
• Establish and uphold department-wide goals, quality standards, and performance benchmarks
• Build a culture of excellence, safety, and professionalism across the team

Operations & Compliance Oversight

Oversee department audits, policies, inspections, and action plans

Team Management & Development

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

WHAT YOU WILL DELIVER

A culture that attracts, retains, and develops top-tier sterile processing talent

WHAT WE OFFER

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE

DETAILS

This is an on-site position at our Modesto, California location. We are building other facilities and working with various partners, so occasional travel may be necessary to share best practices and meet with vendors and partners.

You will need to fully cooperate with and adhere to all company health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures, communicating suggestions for improvement as necessary.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Instrumentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal or applicable state laws.

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