Sterile Processing Coordinator

Job Title: Sterile Processing Coordinator
Location: Modesto, CA 95350
Duration: 3 Months+ (possibility of extension) contract to permanent
 
Pay Rate: $31/hr. on W2
 
Shift: 2nd Shift | 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Schedule: 5 Days/Week | 8 Hours/Day | 40 Hours/Week
 
Job Summary:
The Sterile Processing Coordinator oversees daily sterile processing operations to ensure efficient workflow, regulatory compliance, and high-quality outcomes. This role provides direct leadership to sterile processing technicians, ensuring that surgical instruments and equipment are cleaned, assembled, sterilized, and distributed according to established standards while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise sterile processing technicians and coordinate shift assignments to ensure appropriate staffing and workflow
• Monitor decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments
• Ensure compliance with ANSI/AAMI standards, manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFUs), and internal SOPs
• Perform and review quality assurance audits; ensure complete and accurate documentation
• Train, mentor, and support SPD staff development and competency validation
• Oversee equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting in collaboration with maintenance teams
• Partner with site leadership on scheduling, timekeeping, and operational objectives
• Collaborate with clinical departments to ensure timely availability of sterile instruments
• Promote safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance across all operations
• Address customer service feedback and resolve concerns professionally
• Assist with supply inventory management and reorder processes
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives and KPI monitoring
• Provide direct supervision of all sterile processing staff during assigned shift
• Perform other duties as assigned

 
Education:
Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• College degree or 3+ years of leadership experience

 
Certifications:
Required:

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Preferred:

• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)
• Healthcare Leadership Certification (HSPA-CHL)

 
Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of sterile processing experience
• At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in healthcare or manufacturing environments
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Knowledge of sterilization standards, OSHA regulations, and infection control practices
• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with medical device reprocessing and surgical instruments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and timekeeping systems
• Team-oriented with the ability to motivate and support staff