Job: Sterile Processing Coordinator

Shift: 2nd Shift- 3pm-11:30pm;13-week contract to permanent Instrumentum position

Location: Long Beach, CA

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education:

• College degree or three-plus years of leadership experience.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• -Certification in sterile processing (CRCST).

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• Certification in sterile processing (CIS).
• Healthcare leadership certification (HSPA-CHL).

Job Summary:

The Sterile Processing Coordinator oversees the day-to-day operations of sterile processing to ensure efficient workflow, regulatory compliance, and high-quality outcomes. This position leads a team of technicians to ensure that surgical instruments and equipment are cleaned, assembled, and sterilized according to standards, while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Job Responsibilities:

-Supervise sterile processing technicians and coordinate shift assignments to ensure adequate coverage and workflow.

-Monitor the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments.

-Oversee compliance with ANSI/AAMI standards, IFUs, and internal SOPs.

-Perform and review quality assurance audits and ensure documentation is complete and accurate.

-Train and mentor SPD staff, supporting professional development and competencies.

-Manage equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting in coordination with maintenance teams.

-Collaborate with site leadership on timekeeping, scheduling, and operational goals.

-Work closely with other departments to ensure timely availability of sterile instruments.

-Promote safety, regulatory compliance, and infection control in all aspects of operations.

-Communicate customer service feedback and respond to concerns effectively.

-Assist in supply inventory management and reorder processes.

-Support continuous quality improvement initiatives and the monitoring of KPIs.

-Other duties as assigned by management.

-Direct supervision of all sterile processing staff during assigned shift.