Sterile Processing Coordinator - FT

About the role

The Sterile Processing Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant processing of reusable medical devices and surgical instrumentation.  Under the direction of the Director of Surgical Services, the Coordinator provides operational oversight, staff support, quality monitoring, regulatory compliance coordination, and workflow management to ensure instrument availability for surgical and procedural services.  The Coordinator works collaboratively with operating room staff, surgeons, Infection Prevention, Materials Management, and other clinical departments to promote patient safety, operational efficiency, and adherence to evidence-based sterile processing standards.  This position provides day-to-day operational coordination and workflow direction for Sterile Processing personnel but does not have responsibility for hiring, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, or budget management.  Such responsibilities remain with the Director of Surgical Services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in healthcare or related field preferred.
• Minimum three to five years of sterile processing experience preferred.
• Previous lead technician, coordinator, or advanced sterile processing experience preferred.
• Experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification preferred and required within 1 year of hire.
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) and Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) experience preferred.

Health, dental, life, disability and FLEX/HSA benefits available with 403-b options.

Starting pay range is $28.42 - $32.85 and varies based on experience.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicants requiring accommodation(s) during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at nmhcemplsrvc@nmhcare.org or 406-262-1401. Requesting an accommodation is voluntary and will not negatively affect your application. All requests will be kept confidential.

NMH will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this job.