Director of Sterile Processing [Full Time Role] DSP 0130 IS#07

Job Title: Director of Sterile Processing

Location: Asheville NC
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Shift: Days Rotating Weekends

Compensation & Incentives

• Salary Range: $110000 $170000 annually (based on experience)

• Sign-On Bonus: Case by case

Facility Overview

A large flagship acute care hospital in Western North Carolina is seeking an experienced Director of Sterile Processing to lead a high-volume Sterile Processing Department. This tertiary and quaternary care facility serves as a regional referral center and supports a broad range of surgical and procedural services across multiple service lines.

Position Overview

The Director of Sterile Processing provides strategic operational and administrative leadership for the Sterile Processing Department. This role ensures compliant high-quality and efficient instrument reprocessing services that support perioperative and procedural areas in a complex acute care environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and oversight of Sterile Processing Department operations staffing and performance

• Ensure compliance with regulatory accreditation infection control and sterilization standards

• Lead quality control programs and continuous process improvement initiatives

• Collaborate with perioperative leadership and clinical departments to ensure effective service integration

• Oversee recruitment onboarding competency validation and ongoing education of department staff

• Manage departmental resources workflow and equipment to support clinical operations

• Utilize data and performance metrics to drive productivity quality and operational outcomes

• Represent the department in hospital-wide initiatives and external professional or community activities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Business Nursing or Surgical Technology Required

• Certified Sterile Processing credential (CRCST or CSPDT) Required

• IAHCSMM / HSPA Certification Required

• Minimum 5 years of Sterile Processing experience in an acute care setting Required

• 5 years of progressive leadership experience in Central Sterile Processing Required

• Acute care hospital experience supporting multiple service lines Required

Department & Facility Overview

• Facility Size: 800 bed flagship acute care hospital

• Trauma Level: Level II Trauma Center

• Leadership Structure: 7 Team Leads

• Service Lines Supported: OR CVOR Endoscopy Labor & Delivery Inpatient & Outpatient Ambulatory Clinics

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About Navitas Healthcare LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.