Instrument Coordinator, Sterile Processing - Full Time, Day
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Instrument Coordinator supports the management, organization, and availability of surgical instruments and instrument sets. The Coordinator works with Sterile Processing staff, Operating Room teams, vendors, and other departments to help ensure instruments are accounted for, properly maintained, assembled, and available for scheduled procedures. The role coordinates instrument set and loaner-tray activities, supports vendor interactions, and serves as a resource on instrument identification, care, assembly specifications, and manufacturer instructions. It also helps monitor instrument condition and utilization, maintain accurate set configurations, and improve instrument availability and workflow while following organizational policies, infection-prevention practices, safety requirements, and manufacturer instructions. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, current Sterile Processing Technology certification (CRCST or equivalent), and at least three years of Sterile Processing experience with advanced knowledge of surgical instrumentation and complex instrument sets. Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) certification is required within six months after hire. Compensation is $24.21–$33.89.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current Sterile Processing Technology certification (CRCST or equivalent).
- Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) certification required within six months after hire.
- Minimum of three years of Sterile Processing experience with advanced knowledge of surgical instrumentation and complex instrument sets.
- Experience coordinating instrument inventories, specialty trays, loaner instruments, and vendor interactions.
- Prior preceptor or staff-training experience.
- Critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Ability to multitask, communicate effectively, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to cope with difficult situations and tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
- Constant use of arms and hands; frequent standing, walking, and sitting; occasional bending, stooping, and squatting.
- Ability to lift 35 lbs. and push and pull up to 20 lbs.
- Auditory and visual skills, including color determination.
- Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when needed due to potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, radiation, and toxic chemicals.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with instrument tracking systems and inventory documentation.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the organization, tracking, and availability of instrument sets, specialty instruments, and loaner trays.
- Work with Operating Room staff and clinical coordinators to identify instrument needs for scheduled cases.
- Serve as a liaison with vendors regarding instrumentation, repairs, evaluations, trials, inventory needs, and new product introductions.
- Coordinate receipt, documentation, processing, storage, distribution, and return of loaner instrumentation in accordance with organizational requirements and manufacturer instructions.
- Monitor instrument set contents and help identify missing, damaged, or incorrectly assembled items.
- Communicate instrument shortages, set changes, and other issues to department leadership and affected teams.
- Review and coordinate updates to instrument sets, count sheets, and tray configurations to support clinical needs, efficiency, and standardization.
- Monitor instrument utilization, condition, and service life to support replacement planning and capital requests.
- Provide Sterile Processing staff guidance on instrument identification, handling, and set assembly within the scope of training.
- Serve as a department resource for instrument identification, care requirements, assembly specifications, and manufacturer instructions for use.
- Participate in audits, quality-improvement activities, and efforts to improve instrument availability and workflow.
- Follow organizational policies, infection-prevention practices, safety requirements, and applicable manufacturer instructions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
