Director of Sterile Processing

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a Director of Sterile Processing for a top healthcare client in Asheville, NC .

Reporting directly to the VP of Perioperative Services, this role provides strategic and operational leadership for a large Sterile Processing Department supporting multiple service lines, including Endoscopy, OR, CVOR, and L&D. The Director will oversee an 80-member team, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance across all sterilization and reprocessing functions while driving efficiency and performance improvement initiatives across the system.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all operations of the Sterile Processing Department, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee and develop team leads and staff, maintaining appropriate staffing levels, competencies, and continuing education.
• Collaborate with perioperative and clinical leadership to align SPD operations with hospital goals and patient care priorities.
• Implement and maintain quality control programs to ensure adherence to aseptic and infection control standards.
• Manage departmental budgets, resource allocation, and equipment procurement in coordination with the VP of Perioperative Services.
• Utilize SPM Workflow software to monitor and optimize instrument tracking and sterilization processes.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Support integration of SPD services across inpatient and outpatient clinics to maximize operational efficiency.

Requirements

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