What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Production Coordinator - SPPC 26-03093 position at NavitasPartners?
Job Title: Sterile Processing Production Coordinator
Department: Sterile Processing
Job Category: Clinical
Location: Elmhurst, Illinois, United States
Shift: 3rd Shift (11:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 40
Job Summary
The Sterile Processing Production Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the coordination, tracking, and management of loaner and consignment instrument trays within a healthcare facility. This role ensures all trays are accurately processed, sterilized, and delivered on time, while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
1. Loaner & Consignment Tray Coordination
- Act as the primary point of contact for all incoming and outgoing loaner and consignment trays.
- Verify tray accuracy, completeness, and integrity before and after sterilization.
- Coordinate with vendors, clinical teams, and internal Sterile Processing Department (SPD) staff to ensure timely and accurate processing.
- Track and document tray movement throughout the full sterilization and return cycle.
2. Production & Workflow Oversight
- Oversee daily production flow in collaboration with SPD leadership.
- Prioritize and balance workloads to ensure optimal efficiency.
- Identify delays, discrepancies, or workflow bottlenecks and resolve proactively.
- Provide day-to-day guidance to Production Technicians, promoting accountability and performance standards.
3. Communication & Relationship Management
- Serve as a liaison between vendors, clinical teams, and SPD staff.
- Maintain consistent communication with hospital departments and surgical teams regarding tray status, delivery timelines, and special requests.
- Represent the organization professionally in all interactions.
4. Data Accuracy & Reporting
- Ensure accurate and timely data entry into tracking systems.
- Maintain sterilization records, tray logs, and performance metrics.
- Generate reports on production activity, trends, and improvement opportunities.
- Uphold documentation standards to meet regulatory and compliance requirements.
What You Will Deliver
- Efficient coordination of all loaner and consignment trays.
- Strong communication across internal and external stakeholders.
- Organized, data-driven production processes.
- Continuous operational improvements through accuracy and accountability.
Required Skills & Experience
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in Sterile Processing, with emphasis on loaner and consignment tray management.
- Strong coordination skills across departments, vendors, and leadership teams.
- High attention to detail and organizational ability.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in instrument tracking systems and reporting tools.
- Proactive mindset with a commitment to quality and accuracy.
Education
- Required: High School Diploma or GED
Certifications
- Required: CRCST or CSPDT certification
- Preferred: BLS
For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.