Director of Sterile Processing

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking a Director of Sterile Processing for a top healthcare client in Asheville, NC.

Reporting directly to the VP of Perioperative Services, this role provides strategic and operational leadership for a large Sterile Processing Department supporting multiple service lines, including Endoscopy, OR, CVOR, and L&D. The Director will oversee an 80-member team, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance across all sterilization and reprocessing functions while driving efficiency and performance improvement initiatives across the system.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all operations of the Sterile Processing Department, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee and develop team leads and staff, maintaining appropriate staffing levels, competencies, and continuing education.
• Collaborate with perioperative and clinical leadership to align SPD operations with hospital goals and patient care priorities.
• Implement and maintain quality control programs to ensure adherence to aseptic and infection control standards.
• Manage departmental budgets, resource allocation, and equipment procurement in coordination with the VP of Perioperative Services.
• Utilize SPM Workflow software to monitor and optimize instrument tracking and sterilization processes.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Support integration of SPD services across inpatient and outpatient clinics to maximize operational efficiency.

Requirements:
Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Nursing, or completion of a two-year Surgical Technology program required

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years in Sterile Processing with at least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in Central Sterile Processing
• Acute care hospital experience required
• Proven ability to lead large teams in high-volume environments

Certifications/Licenses

• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required
• IAHCSMM Certification required

Skills or Competencies

• Expertise in sterilization practices, aseptic technique, and infection control
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in SPM Workflow and related healthcare IT systems
• Ability to manage multiple service lines and high-volume operations

Benefits:
• Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime and weekend shifts.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off — vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.