Sterile Processing Manager

Sterile Processing Manager – Asheville, NCEmployment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Evenings Typical Hours: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (Hours May Vary Based on Department Needs) Compensation: $52,000 – $90,000/year Sign-On Bonus: Available on a Case-by-Case Basis Relocation Assistance: Starting at $5,000OverviewA large tertiary and quaternary care hospital in Asheville is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Manager to oversee evening operations across a high-volume sterile processing department supporting complex surgical and procedural service lines.This leadership role supports perioperative and procedural operations across OR, CVOR, Endoscopy, Labor & Delivery, and ambulatory services while ensuring compliance with sterilization standards, infection prevention protocols, instrumentation workflows, and surgical services support operations.The ideal candidate has strong sterile processing leadership experience, understands high-volume surgical support environments, and can effectively lead large teams within fast-paced acute care settings.Department OverviewApproximately 80 FTEs7 Sterile Processing Team LeadsSupports: Operating Room (OR)CVOREndoscopyLabor & DeliveryInpatient procedural departmentsOutpatient ambulatory clinicsUses SPM Workflow systemHigh-volume surgical services environment within a major regional referral centerResponsibilitiesAssist in operational leadership of the Sterile Processing Department during evening operationsSupport staffing coordination, workflow management, and department efficiency initiativesEnsure compliance with sterilization standards, infection prevention protocols, and regulatory requirementsCollaborate with perioperative leadership, surgical teams, and procedural departments to maintain instrument availability and workflow continuitySupport recruitment, onboarding, competency validation, and ongoing staff education initiativesMonitor department quality control programs and support process improvement activitiesAssist with inventory oversight, instrumentation management, and equipment utilizationPromote operational efficiency and interdisciplinary coordination across procedural service linesSupport departmental performance metrics and continuous improvement initiativesQualificationsRequiredMinimum 3 years of Sterile Processing experienceMinimum 2 years of leadership experienceCRCST, CSPDT, or equivalent sterile processing certificationStrong knowledge of aseptic technique, infection prevention, surgical instrumentation, and sterilization workflowsAbility to work effectively in fast-paced, high-volume surgical support environmentsStrong communication, supervisory, and operational leadership skillsPreferredAssociate or Bachelor's degreePrevious leadership experience in large acute care hospitalsSurgery center leadership experienceExperience supporting CVOR and high-acuity surgical servicesFamiliarity with SPM Workflow systemsCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive leadership compensation packageSign-on bonus potentialRelocation assistance availableComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coveragePaid Time Off (PTO)401(k) with company matchTuition assistance and certification supportPaid family leave eligibilityEmployee wellness and mental health resourcesCareer advancement opportunities within perioperative and sterile processing leadershipIdeal ForThis role is ideal for experienced Sterile Processing Supervisors, SPD Managers, or perioperative support leaders seeking advancement within a large surgical services environment supporting complex procedural specialties and high surgical volume operations.Sterile Processing Manager, SPD Manager, Sterile Processing Leadership, Central Sterile Manager, CRCST, CSPDT, Surgical Instrument Processing, Perioperative Support Services, Sterile Processing Careers, Asheville Healthcare Jobs, SPD Leadership#SterileProcessing #SPDManager #CentralSterile #CRCST #CSPDT #SurgicalServices #PerioperativeSupport #HealthcareLeadership #AshevilleHealthcare #SterileProcessingCareers