Regional Director – Sterile Processing

Instrumentum

Regional Director overseeing sterile processing operations across Richmond, Virginia. Leading teams, establishing regional priorities, and ensuring adherence to standards throughout multiple facilities.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership oversight for sterile processing operations across multiple Richmond-area sites
Lead and develop site-level Directors, Coordinators, and SPD leadership teams
Establish regional priorities, performance goals, and operating standards
Align site operations with company strategy and regional growth initiatives
Ensure consistent adherence to AAMI, CDC, CMS, and accreditation standards across all sites
Oversee regional audit readiness, inspection outcomes, and policy implementation
Mentor and coach SPD Directors and leadership teams within the region
Partner with HR and Talent to build succession pipelines and leadership capability
Implement and monitor regional quality metrics (accuracy, turnaround time, throughput, compliance)
Lead regional root-cause investigations and systemic corrective actions
Serve as the regional SPD leader in collaboration with Logistics, Transportation, Facility Leadership, and external partners.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certification in sterile processing (CRCST or equivalent required)
7+ years of sterile processing experience, including 4+ years in leadership roles
Demonstrated success leading multiple teams, departments, or sites
Strong knowledge of industry regulations, infection control practices, and audit readiness
Proven ability to build and develop leaders and drive performance through others
Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and operational leadership skills
Experience in high-volume, multi-site, or health system environments strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A compelling vision and mission, and the collective pursuit of excellence.
A great environment. We’re fun to work with and are building an awesome team.
Generous benefits and growth opportunities with a well-positioned, fast-growing company.

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Hard Skills & Tools

sterile processingaudit readinessinfection control practicesperformance metricsroot-cause investigationscorrective actionsoperating standardspolicy implementationleadership developmentquality metrics

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcoachingstrategic thinkingcommunicationoperational leadershipteam buildingperformance managementcollaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

CRCST