Emergitel HR Solutions
Position: Sterile Processing Technician
Pay Rate: $35 - $38/hr on W2
Location: Long Beach, CA
Duration: ;13-week contract to permanent Instrumental position
Shift: 2nd Shift- 3pm-11:30pm
Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred Education:
College degree or three-plus years of leadership experience. Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Certification in sterile processing (CRCST). Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
Certification in sterile processing (CIS). Healthcare leadership certification (HSPA-CHL).
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.
Job Responsibilities:
-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.
Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred Education:
College degree or three-plus years of leadership experience. Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Certification in sterile processing (CRCST). Preferred Certifications & Licensure:
Certification in sterile processing (CIS). Healthcare leadership certification (HSPA-CHL).
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.
Job Responsibilities:
-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.