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

NavitasPartners • Asheville, NC

12h • $110,000 - $170,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director