University of Southern California
Sterile Processing Coordinator - Sterile Processing - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non
University of Southern California, Glendale, California, us, 91222
Sterile Processing Coordinator – Sterile Processing – Full Time – 8 Hour Days (Non‑Exempt) (Non‑Union)
Keck Medicine of USC – Hospital – Los Angeles, California
The Sterile Processing Coordinator serves as a critical liaison between the Sterile Processing Department (SPD), Operating Rooms (OR) Pod Leads, vendors, and clinical support teams. This role oversees the purchasing, tracking, and maintenance of surgical instruments and trays while ensuring accuracy in the instrument tracking system. The Coordinator also supports communication, staff training, and process improvement to promote patient safety, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.
Partners with SPD leadership and OR Pod Leads to communicate instrument‑related issues, shortages, and trends in damage or replacement costs
Collaborates with Shift Supervisors to assess instrumentation needs for scheduled cases and prioritize sterilization according to the OR schedule
Provides regular updates from vendors regarding product availability, changes, and timelines
Recommends substitutions for damaged or unavailable instruments and reports lost items to SPD and OR leadership
Builds, updates, and maintains count sheets for new and existing trays within the instrument tracking system
Ensures instrument and tray inventory is accurately reflected in the tracking system
Monitors resource utilization to reduce costs and improve efficiency
Coordinates with AV technicians and vendor representatives (e.g., Karl Storz) to manage scope repairs, delays, and loaner equipment
Maintains active communication with Risk Management, Materials Management, and Infection Prevention regarding recalls affecting SPD and Operating Room
Contributes to quality control and performance improvement initiatives that support departmental and hospital standards of care
Partners with the SPD Educator to assist with onboarding and training new staff on the instrument tracking system
Supports ongoing staff development related to inventory management and safe instrument handling practices
Maintains accurate records of instrument repairs, vendor loaner services, and related expenses
Tracks and reports trends in instrument damage, repair costs, and supply utilization to inform process improvements
Coordinates with Materials Mgmt. in procuring supplies and consumables necessary for daily SPD operations
Ensures instruments and supplies are available, functional, and ready for scheduled procedures
Communicates effectively with coworkers, OR staff, physicians and others in a professional manner
Demonstrates appropriate people‑management skills under the supervision of the SPD director
Ensures instrument tray protocols and workflow pattern policy is adhered to at all times
Identifies situations that do not support customer service, brings them to the attention of key personnel, and initiates an action plan to correct the problem
Practices according to USCUH collaboration principles and demonstrates respectful teamwork and delegation; maintains compliance with all relevant regulations and accreditation standards
Updates and creates instrument/equipment menus/list
Conducts regular equipment inspections and ensures maintenance and repairs are performed as needed
Responsible for recommending and coordinating consignment conversions
Performs and/or delegates the daily functions associated with count verification of all surgical inventory locations to ensure all inventory location counts are correct within generally accepted time frames
Collaborates with other healthcare departments to optimize the flow of sterile instruments
Provides for own professional growth regarding trends in equipment and sterilization methods through formal and informal continuing education
Supports continuous and ongoing customer satisfaction through the hospital‑wide service excellence standards
Issues purchase orders (POs) to vendors in accordance with hospital protocols for instrument replacements and for the creation of new surgical trays
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
2–3 years of experience in OR/SPD environment
Knowledge of handling, cleaning, and distributing medical equipment and related support supplies to patient care areas per recommended infection control guidelines
Commitment to upholding and providing excellent customer service
Proficient computer skills
Preferred Qualifications
Specialized/technical training; Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology or Sterile Processing program
Experience in OR/Acute hospital
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – accredited surgical technologist program
Certified Instrument Specialist through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
Required Licenses/Certifications
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or CSPDT – "Certified Sterile Processing Department Technician" through an accredited organization (HSPA, CBSPD)
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City); if no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and renewed before expiration date (required within LA City only)
The hourly rate range for this position is $29.00 – $45.20. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
REQ20168620 • Posted Date: 10/20/2025 • Apply
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The Sterile Processing Coordinator serves as a critical liaison between the Sterile Processing Department (SPD), Operating Rooms (OR) Pod Leads, vendors, and clinical support teams. This role oversees the purchasing, tracking, and maintenance of surgical instruments and trays while ensuring accuracy in the instrument tracking system. The Coordinator also supports communication, staff training, and process improvement to promote patient safety, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.
Partners with SPD leadership and OR Pod Leads to communicate instrument‑related issues, shortages, and trends in damage or replacement costs
Collaborates with Shift Supervisors to assess instrumentation needs for scheduled cases and prioritize sterilization according to the OR schedule
Provides regular updates from vendors regarding product availability, changes, and timelines
Recommends substitutions for damaged or unavailable instruments and reports lost items to SPD and OR leadership
Builds, updates, and maintains count sheets for new and existing trays within the instrument tracking system
Ensures instrument and tray inventory is accurately reflected in the tracking system
Monitors resource utilization to reduce costs and improve efficiency
Coordinates with AV technicians and vendor representatives (e.g., Karl Storz) to manage scope repairs, delays, and loaner equipment
Maintains active communication with Risk Management, Materials Management, and Infection Prevention regarding recalls affecting SPD and Operating Room
Contributes to quality control and performance improvement initiatives that support departmental and hospital standards of care
Partners with the SPD Educator to assist with onboarding and training new staff on the instrument tracking system
Supports ongoing staff development related to inventory management and safe instrument handling practices
Maintains accurate records of instrument repairs, vendor loaner services, and related expenses
Tracks and reports trends in instrument damage, repair costs, and supply utilization to inform process improvements
Coordinates with Materials Mgmt. in procuring supplies and consumables necessary for daily SPD operations
Ensures instruments and supplies are available, functional, and ready for scheduled procedures
Communicates effectively with coworkers, OR staff, physicians and others in a professional manner
Demonstrates appropriate people‑management skills under the supervision of the SPD director
Ensures instrument tray protocols and workflow pattern policy is adhered to at all times
Identifies situations that do not support customer service, brings them to the attention of key personnel, and initiates an action plan to correct the problem
Practices according to USCUH collaboration principles and demonstrates respectful teamwork and delegation; maintains compliance with all relevant regulations and accreditation standards
Updates and creates instrument/equipment menus/list
Conducts regular equipment inspections and ensures maintenance and repairs are performed as needed
Responsible for recommending and coordinating consignment conversions
Performs and/or delegates the daily functions associated with count verification of all surgical inventory locations to ensure all inventory location counts are correct within generally accepted time frames
Collaborates with other healthcare departments to optimize the flow of sterile instruments
Provides for own professional growth regarding trends in equipment and sterilization methods through formal and informal continuing education
Supports continuous and ongoing customer satisfaction through the hospital‑wide service excellence standards
Issues purchase orders (POs) to vendors in accordance with hospital protocols for instrument replacements and for the creation of new surgical trays
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
2–3 years of experience in OR/SPD environment
Knowledge of handling, cleaning, and distributing medical equipment and related support supplies to patient care areas per recommended infection control guidelines
Commitment to upholding and providing excellent customer service
Proficient computer skills
Preferred Qualifications
Specialized/technical training; Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology or Sterile Processing program
Experience in OR/Acute hospital
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – accredited surgical technologist program
Certified Instrument Specialist through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
Required Licenses/Certifications
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or CSPDT – "Certified Sterile Processing Department Technician" through an accredited organization (HSPA, CBSPD)
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City); if no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and renewed before expiration date (required within LA City only)
The hourly rate range for this position is $29.00 – $45.20. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
REQ20168620 • Posted Date: 10/20/2025 • Apply
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