Sterile Processing Manager
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Healthcare
Healthcare Management
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
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.
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
- 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
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.
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