Director of Sterile Processing – Asheville, NC
Full-Time | Days | Rotating Weekends
Salary: $110,000 – $170,000 + Incentive Bonus up to 17.5%
Relocation Assistance: Starting at $5,000 | Sign-On Bonus: Case-by-case
Overview
Join one of North Carolina’s leading healthcare systems as the Director of Sterile Processing, overseeing a high-volume, multi-service line department supporting perioperative, inpatient, and outpatient operations. This full-time leadership role offers the opportunity to guide an 80-FTE team across Endoscopy, OR, CVOR, and L&D service lines within a nationally recognized hospital known for its Magnet® designation and top-tier patient safety scores.
The ideal candidate is an experienced sterile processing leader skilled in operational efficiency, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership for Sterile Processing operations.
Direct and mentor team leads, ensuring quality control and regulatory compliance.
Oversee decontamination, sterilization, assembly, and distribution processes.
Collaborate with perioperative and surgical leadership to optimize instrument flow.
Implement process improvements using SPM Workflow data and quality metrics.
Manage departmental budgets, resource allocation, and inventory control.
Develop staff through training, certification, and professional growth programs.
Ensure continuous adherence to infection prevention, safety, and accreditation standards.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Nursing or completion of a two-year Surgical Technology course
Current IAHCSMM certification (CRCST or CSPDT)
Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in Central Sterile Processing within an acute care environment
Demonstrated knowledge of OR instrumentation, aseptic technique, and infection control
Proficiency with SPM Workflow or similar tracking systems
Preferred:
Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, or Nursing
Experience in a large, multi-service hospital (500+ beds)
LEAN or Six Sigma certification and process improvement background
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary ($110K – $170K) + bonus up to 17.5%
Relocation assistance starting at $5,000 and sign-on available case by case
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Paid family leave, PTO, and life insurance
Employee assistance programs, mental health resources, and wellness benefits
Ideal For
Sterile Processing leaders seeking to advance their careers in a Magnet-recognized, high-volume environment with broad operational impact and cross-departmental leadership visibility.
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Driving sterile processing excellence in a nationally recognized Magnet® hospital known for surgical innovation and patient safety.
Director of Sterile Processing • Asheville, NC
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