Sterile Processing Manager

TexasNursingServices

Asheville, NC, United States permanent

Posted: January 8, 2026

Job Description

Employment Type, Schedule, Pay

Full-Time | Evenings

Typical Hours: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (may vary based on operational needs)

Salary Range: $52,000 – $90,000 annually

Sign-On Bonus: Available (case-by-case)

Relocation Assistance: Starting at $5,000

Overview

This role provides operational and people leadership for a high-volume Sterile Processing Department supporting multiple surgical and procedural service lines. The Sterile Processing Manager partners with departmental and clinical leaders to ensure compliance, efficiency, and high-quality instrument reprocessing that supports safe patient care across inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory settings. This position is ideal for an experienced sterile processing leader who thrives in a fast-paced evening operation and values continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership for evening sterile processing operations, ensuring workflow efficiency and regulatory compliance

• Support staffing, scheduling, onboarding, and ongoing competency validation

• Maintain quality assurance programs related to sterilization, decontamination, and infection prevention

• Collaborate with surgical services and clinical departments to meet case volume and turnaround demands

• Assist with performance management, staff development, and succession planning

• Monitor equipment, instrumentation, and resource needs; recommend improvements as appropriate

• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and service excellence

Required

• Two-year Surgical Technology program or CRCST/CSPDT certification

• Active CSPDT or IAHCSMM/HSPA certification

• Minimum of 3 years of sterile processing experience

• Minimum of 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience

• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique, infection control, and surgical instrumentation

• Proficiency with computer-based systems and departmental workflow tools

Preferred

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

• Experience in a high-volume hospital or surgery center environment

• Familiarity with multi-service line support (OR, Endoscopy, CVOR, L&D, clinics)

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with clear range

• Evening shift leadership opportunity

• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance (where applicable)

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement plan options

• Paid time off and holidays

• Continuing education and professional development support

Ideal For

• Sterile Processing Supervisors or Managers ready to lead a large evening operation

• Leaders with hospital or surgery center experience managing complex instrument workflows

• Professionals seeking growth in a multi-service-line, high-acuity environment

Keywords / Hashtags

Sterile Processing Manager, SPD Manager, Central Sterile Leadership, Surgical Services Support, Infection Control, Evening Shift Healthcare Jobs

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