Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist
About The Position
Join our Sterile Processing team as a Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist, where you’ll play a vital role in ensuring safe, efficient, and seamless surgical operations. In this role, you’ll directly support patient care by making sure all instrumentation and supplies are properly managed, maintained, and ready for use. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, excel at organization and communication, and enjoy being a key resource for both SPD and OR teams, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make an impact every day.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum two years of Sterile Processing experience required.
- Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or other recognized sterile processing certification required.
- Certification as a Surgical Instrument Specialist required within one year of hire.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate instrument repairs with approved vendors and maintain accurate tracking logs for all off-site repairs.
- Assess surgical case schedules to determine which instrument sets can be temporarily removed from circulation for maintenance.
- Manage procurement, tracking, delivery, and return of loaner, vendor, and trial instrument sets.
- Order new and replacement instruments and supplies based on inventory levels, par levels, internal requests, and Manager direction—while supporting departmental budget goals.
- Assist in resolving instrument or product recalls promptly to support patient safety.
- Maintain and update the instrument tracking system, including entering new instruments and building count sheets.
- Collaborate closely with SPD Liaisons to ensure instrument sets are complete and available.
- Communicate effectively with SPD Supervisors, SPD Liaisons, and OR Clinical Coordinators regarding instrument availability and needs.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in all stages of the sterile processing cycle, providing guidance and education as needed.
- Support special projects and participate in interdepartmental committees when requested.
- Assist with Sterile Processing staffing needs when required.
Benefits
- Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
