Sterile Processing Coordinator

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Sterile Processing Coordinator is responsible for overseeing daily sterile processing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant workflows.
• This role provides leadership to a team of sterile processing technicians, ensuring surgical instruments and equipment are cleaned, assembled, sterilized, and distributed in accordance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise sterile processing technicians and coordinate shift assignments for adequate coverage.
• Monitor decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution processes.
• Ensure compliance with ANSI/AAMI standards, IFUs, OSHA regulations, and internal SOPs.
• Conduct and review quality assurance audits, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Train, mentor, and support sterile processing staff in professional development.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting with maintenance teams.
• Collaborate with leadership on scheduling, timekeeping, and departmental goals.
• Partner with surgical and clinical teams to ensure timely availability of sterile instruments.
• Promote safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance across all operations.
• Provide customer service support and resolve concerns effectively.
• Assist in supply management, including inventory tracking and reorder processes.
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives and monitor departmental KPIs.
• Directly supervise sterile processing staff during assigned shift.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Education and Experience:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: College degree or 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of sterile processing experience.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role (healthcare or manufacturing preferred).

Certifications & Licensure:

• Required: CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician).
• Preferred: CIS (Certified Instrument Specialist) and/or HSPA-CHL (Certified Healthcare Leader).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of sterilization standards, infection control, and regulatory guidelines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with surgical instruments and reprocessing practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and timekeeping systems.
• Team-oriented with proven ability to motivate and support staff.