Sterile Processing Manager

Sterile Processing Manager – Asheville, NC

• Full-Time | Evening Shift (3 : 00 PM – 11 : 30 PM, rotating weekends)
• Salary : $52,000 – $90,000 (based on experience)
• Relocation Assistance : Starting at $5,000 | Sign-On Bonus : Case-by-case

Overview

Join a nationally recognized Magnet® hospital as the Sterile Processing Manager , leading high-volume, multi-service sterile processing operations at one of North Carolina’s top surgical facilities. This full-time evening leadership role offers the opportunity to oversee a skilled team supporting Endoscopy, OR, CVOR, and L&D service lines across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Mission Hospital, an 815-bed flagship facility for Mission Health, ranks among America’s 50 Best Hospitals and is the region’s only Level II Trauma Center. The Sterile Processing team plays a critical role in ensuring surgical quality, patient safety, and operational excellence across the system.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision for Sterile Processing staff and Team Leads.

Oversee decontamination, sterilization, assembly, and distribution of surgical instruments.

Ensure compliance with IAHCSMM, AAMI, and regulatory standards.

Maintain and enhance quality control programs and instrument tracking through SPM Workflow.

Collaborate with perioperative, surgical, and infection-prevention teams to ensure workflow efficiency.

Assist in staff hiring, orientation, performance evaluation, and continuing education.

Support the Director of Sterile Processing in department planning, resource allocation, and process improvement initiatives.

Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required :

Two-Year Surgical Technology Course or current CRCST or CSPDT certification (IAHCSMM required)

Minimum 3 years of Sterile Processing experience

Minimum 2 years of leadership / supervisory experience

Knowledge of OR instrumentation, aseptic technique, and infection control principles

Strong communication, technical, and organizational skills

Preferred :

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Business, or related field

Experience in large acute-care or surgery-center sterile processing operations

Familiarity with SPM Workflow or similar tracking software

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary ($52K – $90K DOE)

Relocation assistance starting at $5,000 + potential sign-on bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement and career advancement pathways

Paid time off, disability, and life insurance

Mental-health support, counseling, and employee wellness programs

Ideal For

Experienced sterile processing professionals ready to advance into a management role with operational impact and growth potential in a Magnet-designated hospital setting.

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Advancing sterile processing excellence and patient safety in one of America’s top-ranked hospitals.