Sterile Processing Coordinator/Educator
About The Position
The Sterile Processing Coordinator helps coordinate daily department activities and supports the technical work of instrument processing, from cleaning and decontamination through packaging, sterilization, and distribution. The role helps ensure instrument trays meet the needs of surgical procedures and that Case Cart, Sterile Processing and Distribution (SPD), and Core operations are supervised and coordinated. It also connects Operating Room personnel with Sterile Processing when instrument or supply issues arise, and supports team hiring, orientation, education, quality improvement, and personnel functions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Five years of experience in Central Processing/Surgical Services.
- Prior experience managing a case cart delivery system and daily Sterile Processing and Distribution operations.
- One of the following certifications: CRCST through HSPA; CHL through IAHCSMM; CSPDT through CBSPD; CSPDM through CBSPD; or CSPM through CBSPD.
Responsibilities
- Help ensure instrument trays meet the needs of individual surgical procedures.
- Provide supervision across Case Cart, SPD, and Core.
- Coordinate the daily processing of Case Cart supplies and instruments.
- Work with vendors to help ensure their trays are complete and sterilized.
- Serve as a connection between OR personnel and Sterile Processing when instrument or supply issues arise.
- Help ensure borrowed instrumentation and equipment are processed and turned over in a timely manner.
- Assist with interviewing, selecting, hiring, and orienting SPD team members.
- Help identify educational needs and encourage continued professional development.
- Participate in performance improvement and quality assurance activities.
- Support personnel functions, including work assignments, coaching plans, and disciplinary actions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Paid time off, up to five weeks to start.
- Life insurance.
- Extended Leave Plan (ELP).
- Family Care for childcare, elder care, and pet care.
- Paid parental leave.
- Pet insurance.
- Car insurance.
- Educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and monthly payments to help pay down graduated school debt.
- Benefits start on day one.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
