Sterile Processing Coordinator - FT

NORTHERN MONTANA HOSPITAL•Havre, MT

2d•$28 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant processing of reusable medical devices and surgical instrumentation. Under the direction of the Director of Surgical Services, the Coordinator provides operational oversight, staff support, quality monitoring, regulatory compliance coordination, and workflow management to ensure instrument availability for surgical and procedural services. The Coordinator works collaboratively with operating room staff, surgeons, Infection Prevention, Materials Management, and other clinical departments to promote patient safety, operational efficiency, and adherence to evidence-based sterile processing standards. This position provides day-to-day operational coordination and workflow direction for Sterile Processing personnel but does not have responsibility for hiring, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, or budget management. Such responsibilities remain with the Director of Surgical Services.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification required within 1 year of hire.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in healthcare or related field preferred.
Minimum three to five years of sterile processing experience preferred.
Previous lead technician, coordinator, or advanced sterile processing experience preferred.
Experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) and Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinating the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD)
Ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant processing of reusable medical devices and surgical instrumentation
Providing operational oversight, staff support, quality monitoring, regulatory compliance coordination, and workflow management
Ensuring instrument availability for surgical and procedural services
Working collaboratively with operating room staff, surgeons, Infection Prevention, Materials Management, and other clinical departments
Promoting patient safety, operational efficiency, and adherence to evidence-based sterile processing standards
Providing day-to-day operational coordination and workflow direction for Sterile Processing personnel