Director of Sterile Processing [PERMANENT ROLE] - DSP 25-34595

Job Title: Director of Sterile Processing
Location: Asheville, NC
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift: Days | Rotating Weekends

Compensation

• Salary Range: $110,000 – $170,000 (based on experience)
• Sign-On Bonus: Available on a case-by-case basis

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Director of Sterile Processing to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Sterile Processing Department within a large, high-volume acute care hospital. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, compliant, and efficient instrument reprocessing services that support surgical and procedural areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of Sterile Processing operations, staffing, and departmental performance
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, infection control, and sterilization standards
• Oversee quality assurance programs and continuous process improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with perioperative leadership and clinical departments to enhance workflow and efficiency
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, competency validation, and ongoing staff education
• Manage department resources, equipment, and workflow to support clinical operations
• Utilize data-driven insights to improve productivity and operational performance
• Represent the department in organizational initiatives and cross-functional collaborations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Nursing, Surgical Technology, or a related field
• Certified Sterile Processing credential (CRCST or CSPDT) – Required
• IAHCSMM / HSPA Certification – Required
• Minimum 5 years of Sterile Processing experience
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in Central Sterile Processing
• Acute care hospital experience required

Department & Facility Overview

• Large, high-volume acute care facility
• 800+ bed capacity
• Level II Trauma Center
• Leadership structure includes multiple team leads
• Supported service lines include: OR, CVOR, Endoscopy, Labor & Delivery, and Ambulatory Clinics (inpatient and outpatient)

For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.