Sterile Processing Manager

Purple Cow Recruiting • Asheville, NC

1d • $52,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Heartline Staffing, Strategic Talent Partners with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Sterile Processing Manager for a permanent leadership opportunity in Asheville, North Carolina.

Under the direction of the Director of Sterile Processing, the Sterile Processing Manager assists in the daily operation of the department while providing leadership aligned with the hospital’s Mission, Goals, and Objectives. This role focuses on patient safety, physician support, employee development, and customer service excellence.

The Manager supports the integration of sterile processing operations with perioperative and clinical departments to ensure efficiency, coordination, and compliance with infection control and regulatory standards. This position assists with staffing oversight, recruitment, competency validation, quality control programs, and continuous process improvement initiatives. The Manager also supports orientation and ongoing education for department personnel and recommends operational resources as needed.

This position supports a high-volume acute care environment with multiple surgical service lines and both inpatient and outpatient procedural areas.

Compensation Summary:
• Salary Range: $52,000 – $90,000
• Relocation Assistance: Starting at $5,000

Requirements

• Two-Year Surgical Technology Program OR CRCST/CSPDT required
• CSPDT or CRCST certification required
• IAHCSMM certification required
• Minimum of 3 years Sterile Processing experience required
• Minimum of 2 years leadership or supervisory experience required
• Acute care or surgery center experience required
• Strong knowledge of operating room instrumentation and equipment
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control
• Strong supervisory, communication, and technical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Computer proficiency required

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Candidates with Surgery Center leadership experience will be considered

Responsibilities

• Assists in the daily operation of the department
• Provides leadership aligned with the hospital’s Mission, Goals, and Objectives
• Focuses on patient safety, physician support, employee development, and customer service excellence
• Supports the integration of sterile processing operations with perioperative and clinical departments
• Ensures efficiency, coordination, and compliance with infection control and regulatory standards
• Assists with staffing oversight, recruitment, competency validation, quality control programs, and continuous process improvement initiatives
• Supports orientation and ongoing education for department personnel
• Recommends operational resources as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree