Sterile Processing Coordinator - Sterile Processing

Advocate Health • Charlotte, NC

18h • $23 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Coordinator oversees daily operations and support personnel in the Sterile Processing Department (SPD), ensuring effective staffing, workflow, quality, inventory, equipment use, and communication with operating and ancillary departments. The coordinator supports the Business Manager with staffing, personnel development, budgeting, performance, and fiscal oversight; keeps the manager informed of shift issues; and communicates ideas for policy and procedure revisions. The role works with Clinical Engineering and outside vendors regarding supplies and equipment repairs, and collaborates with departments including the OR, OB, ED, Endo, and Distribution to address operational problems.

The coordinator monitors sterilizing, decontamination, cleaning, processing, storage, and delivery of supplies. They ensure case carts contain required instrumentation and supplies, oversee instrument and supply inventories, maintain par levels, and monitor quality assurance indicators. The role supports quality improvement initiatives and promotes patient safety and proper equipment use.

This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, with a listed second-shift schedule of 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The position may require rotation to other shifts, weekend and holiday work, and on-call availability for emergencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of previous sterile processing and/or operating room experience, plus two years of lead or managerial experience.
• Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification required.
• Ability to speak clearly, write legibly, and pronounce medical supply and equipment names.
• Basic computer competency.
• Ability to use sterilization and monitoring equipment.
• Ability to rotate to any shift and work weekends and holidays to support department operations.
• Ability to be on call for emergency situations.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies with full motor function and to physically respond to fire, trauma, disaster, and ETO codes.
• Strength and dexterity to handle sterilization equipment and supplies; ability to lift approximately 30–40 pounds.
• Ability to prioritize multiple problems, maintain and organize workflow, and handle confrontations with SPD or other ancillary department associates.
• Yearly TB testing and hepatitis testing at hire.

Responsibilities

• Select, orient, develop, evaluate, and maintain a motivated staff; participate in candidate interviews and recommend suitable candidates.
• Assist the Business Manager with coordinating Sterile Processing technician activities and identifying growth opportunities.
• Prepare work schedules and daily assignments to ensure appropriate staffing and accommodate fluctuations in workflow; approve overtime to cover shortages and keep the manager informed.
• Monitor SPD associates and ancillary staff to support effective and efficient department operations.
• Assist the manager with updating and creating departmental job descriptions and revising policies and procedures.
• Notify the manager of shift problems and communicate ideas for policy or procedure revisions.
• Work with the manager on disciplinary matters in accordance with hospital and system policies and procedures.
• Communicate with Clinical Engineering and outside vendors about supplies and equipment repair calls.
• Supervise support personnel and coordinate and adjust daily assignments to ensure efficient use of staff and appropriate coverage.
• Adhere to hospital and departmental policies and document actions taken.
• Track workflow and productivity using CSIQ and the daily management board; communicate assignments and motivate associates to provide a high standard of service.
• Check the surgery schedule and communicate instrumentation priorities to the shift.
• Ensure required instrumentation and supplies are present on each case cart.
• Monitor sterilizing, decontamination, cleaning, processing, storage, and delivery of supplies.
• Identify process-improvement ideas with the manager, present approved suggestions and action plans to associates, and support quality improvement and team function.
• Monitor quality assurance indicators, report findings to the manager, and assist with interpreting associate satisfaction results and developing improvement initiatives.
• Oversee supply and instrument inventories, maintain par levels for case-cart supplies and operating-room inventories, order instruments as necessary, and assist with inventory preparation.
• Ensure procedures are followed for safe equipment use, report patient-safety issues through established channels, and participate in safety initiatives as requested.
• Monitor equipment function and report malfunctions to Building Operations and/or Clinical Engineering.
• Assist the Business Manager with budget management, performance, and fiscal oversight of areas of responsibility.
• Collaborate and communicate with the OR, OB, ED, Endo, Distribution, liaison, and other departments to interpret and resolve problems.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED