Sterile Processing Coordinator

BHS•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health Louisville is seeking to hire a full time, Sterile Processing Coordinator. The SPD Coordinator is a leadership role working under the direction of the Manager, responsible for supporting the planning, organization, direction, and evaluation of Sterile Processing Department operations. This position supervises and supports staff through scheduling oversight, performance management, coaching, team development, and participation in hiring and onboarding. The Coordinator assists in developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and clinical practice guidelines while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include coordinating unit activities, supporting equipment and supply management, troubleshooting, and serving as a clinical resource. The role collaborates with leadership on quality initiatives, monitors staff performance, supports performance improvement efforts, and participates in rounding and follow-up on issues. Additionally, the Coordinator helps ensure compliance with regulatory standards, supports budget and productivity goals, assists with payroll processes, and promotes a safe, efficient work environment.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of job-related experience
CRCST or CBSPD certification required upon hire
Strong knowledge of Sterile Processing Department (SPD) operations

Nice To Haves

CIS and CHL certifications
Prior experience as an SPD Supervisor
Two years of computer or information systems experience

Responsibilities

Supporting the planning, organization, direction, and evaluation of Sterile Processing Department operations.
Supervising and supporting staff through scheduling oversight, performance management, coaching, team development, and participation in hiring and onboarding.
Developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and clinical practice guidelines.
Ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
Coordinating unit activities.
Supporting equipment and supply management.
Troubleshooting.
Serving as a clinical resource.
Collaborating with leadership on quality initiatives.
Monitoring staff performance.
Supporting performance improvement efforts.
Participating in rounding and follow-up on issues.
Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Supporting budget and productivity goals.
Assisting with payroll processes.
Promoting a safe, efficient work environment.