What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Coordinator position at Pride Health?
Pride Health is hiring a Sterile Processing Coordinator to support our client's hospital facility in Elmhurst, IL. This is a 13-weeks contract-to-hire assignment.
Job Summary:
The Sterile Processing Coordinator oversees 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.
Duties:
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
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of Three (3) years of sterile processing experience.
Two (2) or more years in a supervisory or leadership role in healthcare or manufacturing environments.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Knowledge of sterilization standards, OSHA regulations, and infection control practices.
Familiarity with medical device reprocessing and general surgical instruments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and timekeeping systems.
Licensure/Certification:
Certification in sterile processing (CIS).
Healthcare leadership certification (HSPA-CHL).
Details:
Shift: 11:00pm-7:30am
Location: Elmhurst, IL
Floating Requirements: NA.
Hourly pay- $25-28
*Pay offered is based on experience, expertise and education.
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As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Salary : $25 - $28