Sterile Processing Manager

Sterile Processing Manager – Asheville, NC

• Full-Time | Evening Shift (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM, rotating weekends)
• Salary: $52,000 – $90,000 (based on experience)
• Relocation Assistance: Starting at $5,000 | Sign-On Bonus: Case-by-case

Overview

Join a nationally recognized Magnet® hospital as the Sterile Processing Manager , leading high-volume, multi-service sterile processing operations at one of North Carolina’s top surgical facilities. This full-time evening leadership role offers the opportunity to oversee a skilled team supporting Endoscopy, OR, CVOR, and L&D service lines across both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Mission Hospital, an 815-bed flagship facility for Mission Health, ranks among America’s 50 Best Hospitals and is the region’s only Level II Trauma Center. The Sterile Processing team plays a critical role in ensuring surgical quality, patient safety, and operational excellence across the system.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision for Sterile Processing staff and Team Leads.

• Oversee decontamination, sterilization, assembly, and distribution of surgical instruments.

• Ensure compliance with IAHCSMM, AAMI, and regulatory standards.

• Maintain and enhance quality control programs and instrument tracking through SPM Workflow.

• Collaborate with perioperative, surgical, and infection-prevention teams to ensure workflow efficiency.

• Assist in staff hiring, orientation, performance evaluation, and continuing education.

• Support the Director of Sterile Processing in department planning, resource allocation, and process improvement initiatives.

• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required:

• Two-Year Surgical Technology Course or current CRCST or CSPDT certification (IAHCSMM required)

• Minimum 3 years of Sterile Processing experience

• Minimum 2 years of leadership/supervisory experience

• Knowledge of OR instrumentation, aseptic technique, and infection control principles

• Strong communication, technical, and organizational skills

Preferred:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Business, or related field

• Experience in large acute-care or surgery-center sterile processing operations

• Familiarity with SPM Workflow or similar tracking software

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($52K – $90K DOE)

• Relocation assistance starting at $5,000 + potential sign-on bonus

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Tuition reimbursement and career advancement pathways

• Paid time off, disability, and life insurance

• Mental-health support, counseling, and employee wellness programs

Ideal For

Experienced sterile processing professionals ready to advance into a management role with operational impact and growth potential in a Magnet-designated hospital setting.

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Advancing sterile processing excellence and patient safety in one of America’s top-ranked hospitals.