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Help change health care; help change the world. Make real change in health care with the freedom to innovate and highly trained staff to execute your vision. Apply today to join the Banner Health leadership team.
North Colorado Medical Center has been a leader in providing the latest health care facilities, technology and service to Weld County, northern Colorado and our surrounding multi-state region for more than 100 years.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Banner North Colorado Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented and outcomes-driven leader to serve as Associate Director of Sterile Processing. In this highly rewarding role, you will oversee the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department, leading a dedicated team of certified sterile processing technicians in instrument tray assembly, case cart management, equipment sterilization, and supply coordination. You will be accountable for quality standards, staff development, and ensuring that physicians have the sterile instruments and supplies needed for every surgical procedure. This role requires a strong leader who holds themselves and their team to the highest level of accuracy and compliance — someone who understands the critical importance of sterile processing and is committed to elevating expectations, building accountability, and driving continuous improvement. Additional responsibilities include financial oversight, vendor management, equipment replacement projects, and collaborative partnership with Perioperative Services. Banner Health is proud to offer a supportive, autonomous work environment with a tenured, loyal team and tremendous opportunity for growth. If you are a passionate sterile processing professional ready to make a meaningful impact — whether you are an experienced leader or an emerging one ready to take the next step — we encourage you to apply!
This is a full-time, salaried/exempt position with a general schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Hours may vary based on department needs, and as a senior leader, you will maintain 24/7 accountability for the department, which may include availability outside of normal business hours, on weekends, and during holidays.
Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees. Our hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas, and northeastern Colorado. In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals. The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is amongst Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities for the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the effective direction, management, and operation of all functions of the Central Sterile Processing department in maintaining a clean, sterile, and safe surgical instrument management. Leads in the development, analysis, preparation and implementation of strategic financial and operational plans to achieve overall system and entity strategic goals and objectives supporting PeriOp, Hospital Departments, and supported clinics. Provides analytical support for both financial and operational goals, which includes analyzing processes and identifying opportunities for improvements in operational practices and procedures. Designs, implements and supports the adoption of new processes that are both financial and operational in nature to increase efficiency and compliance with Infection Prevention and Regulatory requirements while maintaining the highest level of quality. Ensures the proper guidelines, standards, and protocols governing the use of decontamination equipment, chemicals, and multiple methods of sterilization are enforced to meet the PeriOp surgical procedures, hospital departments, and clinics demands. Plays a key role in management of all surgical instrumentation, sterile disposable case cart supply inventories, and processing equipment for both the decontamination and sterilization. This position is responsible for the daily management of multiple exempt and non-exempt staff.
CORE FUNCTIONS
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Manages managers, supervisors and/or professional staff. Hires, develops and motivates employees to achieve objectives.
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Achieves operational, financial or service objectives using breadth of knowledge of healthcare operations and management expertise. May manage budget for large and/or complex projects or programs. Participates and may lead task forces to plan, implement, and coordinate facility activities to maximize service quality, effectiveness and efficiency.
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Accountable for the performance and results of multiple functions or facility or process. Develops departmental plans related to policies and national standards to achieve organizational priorities; 6 to 18 months future outlook. Makes decisions guided by functional business plans that impact the support and funding of services, processes, technologies, etc.
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Conducts in-depth analysis and/or evaluation of information to determine the cause and appropriate solution and actions to solve emergency situations. Foresees and resolves complex customer issues or problems directly related to patient outcomes. Manages resources to resolve conflicting objectives and priorities within own area to ensure financial, service, and operational commitments are met.
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Interacts frequently with physicians, nurses, department and facility leadership, vendors and service providers, and other professional and non-professional team members to provide quality sterile processing services. Assess customer satisfaction levels while obtaining direct feedback regarding the service line performance, resolving problems, and identifying new opportunities to improve services and cost effectiveness. Promotes positive customer service attitude both within and outside the service line by maintaining effective working relationships. Promotes win-win relationships with internal and external customers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent working knowledge.
Requires national certification as an SPD Technician and complete manager or leader certification within two years.
Requires proficiency typically acquired with five years Sterile Processing experience including knowledge of surgical instrumentation, patient related supplies, materials and equipment, aseptic and sterilization techniques. Must have two years of leadership experience in a management position. Must possess effective organizational, communication and human relations skills as the incumbent will coordinate projects simultaneously and working closely with all levels of staff.
Requires computer skills and the ability to research and compile statistical reports.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
National SPD Manager Certification.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
COMPENSATION
- Estimated Pay Range: $35.37 - $58.95 / hour
Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.
Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):
2027-01-09
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
INTRODUCTION
Help change health care; help change the world. Make real change in health care with the freedom to innovate and highly trained staff to execute your vision. Apply today to join the Banner Health leadership team.
North Colorado Medical Center has been a leader in providing the latest health care facilities, technology and service to Weld County, northern Colorado and our surrounding multi-state region for more than 100 years.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Banner North Colorado Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented and outcomes-driven leader to serve as Associate Director of Sterile Processing. In this highly rewarding role, you will oversee the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department, leading a dedicated team of certified sterile processing technicians in instrument tray assembly, case cart management, equipment sterilization, and supply coordination. You will be accountable for quality standards, staff development, and ensuring that physicians have the sterile instruments and supplies needed for every surgical procedure. This role requires a strong leader who holds themselves and their team to the highest level of accuracy and compliance — someone who understands the critical importance of sterile processing and is committed to elevating expectations, building accountability, and driving continuous improvement. Additional responsibilities include financial oversight, vendor management, equipment replacement projects, and collaborative partnership with Perioperative Services. Banner Health is proud to offer a supportive, autonomous work environment with a tenured, loyal team and tremendous opportunity for growth. If you are a passionate sterile processing professional ready to make a meaningful impact — whether you are an experienced leader or an emerging one ready to take the next step — we encourage you to apply!
This is a full-time, salaried/exempt position with a general schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Hours may vary based on department needs, and as a senior leader, you will maintain 24/7 accountability for the department, which may include availability outside of normal business hours, on weekends, and during holidays.
Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees. Our hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas, and northeastern Colorado. In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals. The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is amongst Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities for the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the effective direction, management, and operation of all functions of the Central Sterile Processing department in maintaining a clean, sterile, and safe surgical instrument management. Leads in the development, analysis, preparation and implementation of strategic financial and operational plans to achieve overall system and entity strategic goals and objectives supporting PeriOp, Hospital Departments, and supported clinics. Provides analytical support for both financial and operational goals, which includes analyzing processes and identifying opportunities for improvements in operational practices and procedures. Designs, implements and supports the adoption of new processes that are both financial and operational in nature to increase efficiency and compliance with Infection Prevention and Regulatory requirements while maintaining the highest level of quality. Ensures the proper guidelines, standards, and protocols governing the use of decontamination equipment, chemicals, and multiple methods of sterilization are enforced to meet the PeriOp surgical procedures, hospital departments, and clinics demands. Plays a key role in management of all surgical instrumentation, sterile disposable case cart supply inventories, and processing equipment for both the decontamination and sterilization. This position is responsible for the daily management of multiple exempt and non-exempt staff.
CORE FUNCTIONS
-
Manages managers, supervisors and/or professional staff. Hires, develops and motivates employees to achieve objectives.
-
Achieves operational, financial or service objectives using breadth of knowledge of healthcare operations and management expertise. May manage budget for large and/or complex projects or programs. Participates and may lead task forces to plan, implement, and coordinate facility activities to maximize service quality, effectiveness and efficiency.
-
Accountable for the performance and results of multiple functions or facility or process. Develops departmental plans related to policies and national standards to achieve organizational priorities; 6 to 18 months future outlook. Makes decisions guided by functional business plans that impact the support and funding of services, processes, technologies, etc.
-
Conducts in-depth analysis and/or evaluation of information to determine the cause and appropriate solution and actions to solve emergency situations. Foresees and resolves complex customer issues or problems directly related to patient outcomes. Manages resources to resolve conflicting objectives and priorities within own area to ensure financial, service, and operational commitments are met.
-
Interacts frequently with physicians, nurses, department and facility leadership, vendors and service providers, and other professional and non-professional team members to provide quality sterile processing services. Assess customer satisfaction levels while obtaining direct feedback regarding the service line performance, resolving problems, and identifying new opportunities to improve services and cost effectiveness. Promotes positive customer service attitude both within and outside the service line by maintaining effective working relationships. Promotes win-win relationships with internal and external customers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent working knowledge.
Requires national certification as an SPD Technician and complete manager or leader certification within two years.
Requires proficiency typically acquired with five years Sterile Processing experience including knowledge of surgical instrumentation, patient related supplies, materials and equipment, aseptic and sterilization techniques. Must have two years of leadership experience in a management position. Must possess effective organizational, communication and human relations skills as the incumbent will coordinate projects simultaneously and working closely with all levels of staff.
Requires computer skills and the ability to research and compile statistical reports.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
National SPD Manager Certification.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
COMPENSATION
- Estimated Pay Range: $35.37 - $58.95 / hour
Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.
Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):
2027-01-09
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Sterile Processing Tech
Align your CRCST with PERM requirements
PERM job descriptions must match the role USCIS will adjudicate. Verify your Certified Registered Central Service Technician credential maps to the specific duties listed, since mismatches between your certification and the posted requirements can delay or sink the labor certification.
Target hospital systems over staffing agencies
Direct hospital employers file PERM and I-140 on your behalf, but many staffing agencies cannot serve as the sponsoring employer under EB-3 rules. Filter your search to health systems with in-house HR and a documented pattern of employment-based green card filings.
Search for sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify hospitals and surgical centers that have actively filed green card sponsorships for Sterile Processing roles, so you can focus applications on employers already familiar with the PERM process rather than educating hiring managers from scratch.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
DOL sets a prevailing wage for your specific occupation and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that figure for the PERM application to be certified, so confirm the wage level before accepting an offer.
Request an EB-3 sponsorship commitment in writing
During offer negotiations, ask the employer to confirm in writing that they will sponsor EB-3 PERM, not just temporary work authorization. Some facilities offer H-1B visa-style arrangements for allied health roles, but Sterile Processing Tech positions typically proceed directly under EB-3 permanent sponsorship.
Understand priority date backlogs by country
EB-3 has no annual cap concern for most countries, but nationals from India and China face significant priority date backlogs. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin before accepting a role so you know whether adjustment of status or consular processing is realistic in your timeline.
Green Card Sterile Processing Tech: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sterile Processing Tech role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Sterile Processing Tech positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role generally requires a high school diploma, on-the-job training, and industry certification rather than a bachelor's or advanced degree. EB-2 sponsorship is rarely applicable unless the employer structures the position around a specific advanced technical or clinical degree requirement.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B requires a bachelor's degree in a specialty occupation, which most Sterile Processing Tech roles don't meet, making EB-3 the practical route. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than temporary status, carries no annual lottery, and isn't subject to a two-year or three-year cap, though the PERM labor certification process itself can take 12 to 24 months before USCIS adjudicates the I-140.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this job?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL, which requires them to conduct a regulated recruitment process proving no minimally qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. The job posting must reflect the actual duties and minimum requirements of the position. If DOL certifies the application, your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS before you can apply for adjustment of status or consular processing.
How can I find hospitals that sponsor green cards for Sterile Processing Techs?
Use Migrate Mate to search for employers with verified EB-3 green card sponsorship history specifically in sterile processing and surgical services roles. Focusing on employers who have completed PERM filings before means you're far less likely to encounter HR teams who are unfamiliar with the process or unwilling to commit to the multi-year sponsorship timeline.
Will my foreign training or certification be accepted for PERM purposes?
Foreign training and certifications like CRCST can satisfy PERM minimum requirements if the employer's job description recognizes them as equivalent. DOL evaluates whether the requirements are consistent with what's normally required for the occupation in the U.S. If your credentials were earned abroad, a foreign credential evaluation from a recognized organization can help document equivalency for both PERM and USCIS review.