Instrumentum

Regional Director – Sterile Processing

Instrumentum

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Richmond • Virginia • United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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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