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 yea