Job Description Summary

The Sterile Processing Instrument and Device Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the management, tracking, quality assurance, and lifecycle of surgical instruments and reusable medical devices. Reporting to the Logistics Manager, this role plays a critical part in coordinating instrument flow, vendor tray logistics, and ensuring timely availability of instruments across all supported locations. The coordinator collaborates with Sterile Processing, Operating Room coordinators, and leadership to maintain compliance, efficiency, and patient safety.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000675 CHS - SPD (Sterile Processing) - Consolidated Service Center (Offsite)

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Work Shift

Job Description

Education and Work Experience:

Graduate of high school or GED equivalency required.
Must be certified and maintain a certification in sterile processing form CRCST – HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)
Minimum of two (2) years of sterile processing experience in sterile processing and/or Operating Room.
Knowledge of sterilization principles, microbiology, and infection prevention practices.
Knowledge of instrument names, functions, and specialty sets.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Basic computer proficiency for documentation and recordkeeping.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced certification (CIS, CER, CHL) preferred.
Previous supervisory and/or education experience preferred.
Familiarity with electronic instrument tracking systems.

Licensures, Registrations, Certifications:

CRCST – HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)

Additional Job Description

Graduate of high school or GED equivalency examination and must be certified and maintain a certification in sterile processing from HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) and have at least three (3) years of experience in sterile processing and/or leadership role. Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) and/or Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) certification preferred. Possess ability to understand and implement a variety of detailed instructions in the execution of processes. Applicant must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Basic computer skills required. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure health care environment required. Leadership, supervisory or management experience preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills required. Detail oriented required. Travel may be required. Holiday work and emergency management/disaster team work required.

Physical Requirements

Mobility & Posture

Standing: Continuous

Sitting: Continuous

Walking: Continuous

Climbing stairs: Infrequent

Working indoors: Continuous

Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent

Working from elevated areas: Frequent

Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent

Kneeling: Infrequent

Bending at the waist: Continuous

Twisting at the waist: Frequent

Squatting: Frequent

Manual Dexterity & Strength

Pinching operations: Frequent

Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous

Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous

Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous

Reaching overhead: Frequent

Reaching in all directions: Continuous

Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous

Full use of both legs: Continuous

Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent

Lifting & Force Requirements

Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent

Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent

Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent

Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent

Examples:

Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force

Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force

Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force

Vision & Sensory

Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous

Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous

Color discrimination: Continuous

Depth perception: Continuous

Peripheral vision: Continuous

Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous

Tactile sensory function: Continuous

Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous

Selected Positions:

Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous

Respirator use qualification: Continuous

Work Environment & Conditions

Effective stress management: Continuous

Rotating shifts: Frequent

Overtime as required: Frequent

Latex-safe environment: Continuous

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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