Sterile Processing Manager – Acute Care (Direct Hire) 25-34792

Sterile Processing Manager Acute Care (Direct Hire)

Location: Asheville NC
Setting: Acute Care Regional Medical Center
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Evenings

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $52000 $90000 (commensurate with experience)

• Sign-On Bonus: Available on a case-by-case basis

• Relocation Assistance: Available (starting at $5000)

Position Summary

The Sterile Processing Manager provides operational leadership and staff oversight for a high-volume Sterile Processing Department supporting complex surgical and procedural services within an acute-care environment. Reporting to senior departmental leadership this role is accountable for departmental performance staff competency quality assurance and collaboration with surgical and clinical partners.

This opportunity is well-suited for an experienced Sterile Processing leader or a senior team lead ready to advance into a broader management role within a fast-paced hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and daily operational oversight of the Sterile Processing Department

• Support departmental goals patient safety standards and service excellence initiatives

• Collaborate closely with Surgical Services and clinical departments to ensure efficient workflow and case readiness

• Assist with staffing scheduling and maintaining appropriate skill mix across all shifts

• Support recruitment onboarding orientation and ongoing education of department staff

• Ensure staff competency certification compliance and adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards

• Assist with quality assurance programs and continuous performance improvement initiatives

• Monitor and promote compliance with aseptic technique infection control and sterilization standards

• Recommend staffing levels equipment needs and operational resources to leadership

• Serve as a visible and supportive leader for evening shift operations

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Sterile Processing experience

• Minimum of 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience

• Completion of a Two-Year Surgical Technology Program or CRCST/CSPDT certification

• Active CSPDT or IAHCSMM (HSPA) certification

• Strong leadership communication and technical skills

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced high-pressure environment

• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills

• Proficiency with computer systems and department workflow applications

• In-depth knowledge of:

  • Operating room instrumentation and equipment

  • Aseptic technique and infection prevention standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors Degree

• Experience supporting multiple surgical service lines

• Leadership experience in large or high-volume Sterile Processing departments

• Surgery Center leadership experience

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