Sterile Processing Coordinator
JOB-10045331
Anticipated Start Date
November 17, 2025
Location
Longbeach, CA
Type of Employment
Contract Hire
Job Summary
We are looking for individuals to join our client’s team as Sterile Processing Coordinator. This position will oversee 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 Description
- 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.
Skills Required
- Detail-oriented, safety-focused, organized, and effective in communication and teamwork.
Education/Training/Certifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Preferred: College degree or three-plus years of leadership experience.
Preferred:
- Certification in sterile processing (CIS).
- Healthcare leadership certification (HSPA-CHL).
Additional Requirements
- Shift Time: 2nd Shift- 3pm-11:30pm
”We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.’