University of Southern California
Sterile Processing Coordinator - Sterile Processing - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Sterile Processing Coordinator - Sterile Processing - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)
Join University of Southern California as a Sterile Processing Coordinator, responsible for coordinating between the Sterile Processing Department (SPD), Operating Rooms (OR) Pod Leads, vendors, and clinical support teams. This role oversees purchasing, tracking, and maintenance of surgical instruments and trays while ensuring accuracy in the instrument tracking system. It supports communication, staff training, and process improvement to promote patient safety, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Partner with SPD leadership and OR Pod Leads to communicate instrument-related issues, shortages, and trends in damage or replacement costs.
Collaborate with Shift Supervisors to assess instrumentation needs for scheduled cases and prioritize sterilization according to the OR schedule.
Provide regular updates from vendors regarding product availability, changes, and timelines.
Recommend substitutions for damaged or unavailable instruments and report lost items to SPD and OR leadership.
Build, update, and maintain count sheets for new and existing trays within the instrument‑tracking system.
Ensure instrument and tray inventory is accurately reflected in the tracking system.
Monitor resource utilization to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Coordinate with AV technicians and vendor representatives (e.g., Karl Storz) to manage scope repairs, delays, and loaner equipment.
Maintain active communication with Risk Management, Materials Management, and Infection Prevention regarding recalls affecting SPD and Operating Room.
Contribute to quality control and performance improvement initiatives that support departmental and hospital standards of care.
Partner with the SPD Educator to assist with onboarding and training new staff on the instrument tracking system.
Support ongoing staff development related to inventory management and safe instrument handling practices.
Maintain accurate records of instrument repairs, vendor loaner services, and related expenses.
Track and report trends in instrument damage, repair costs, and supply utilization to inform process improvements.
Coordinate with Materials Management in procuring supplies and consumables necessary for daily SPD operations.
Ensure instruments and supplies are available, functional, and ready for scheduled procedures.
Communicate effectively with coworkers, OR staff, physicians and others in a professional manner.
Demonstrate people‑management skills under the supervision of the SPD director.
Ensure instrument tray protocols and workflow pattern policy are adhered to at all times.
Identify situations that do not support customer service, bring them to the attention of key personnel, and initiate an action plan to correct the problem.
Practice USCUH collaboration principles and demonstrate respectful teamwork and delegation, maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations and accreditation standards.
Update and create instrument/equipment menus and lists.
Conduct regular equipment inspections and ensure maintenance and repairs are performed as needed.
Recommend and coordinate consignment conversions.
Perform and/or delegate daily functions associated with count verification of all surgical inventory locations, ensuring counts are correct within accepted time frames.
Collaborate with other healthcare departments to optimize the flow of sterile instruments.
Engage in professional growth regarding trends in equipment and sterilization methods through continuing education.
Support continuous customer satisfaction through hospital‑wide service excellence standards.
Issue purchase orders to vendors in accordance with hospital protocols for instrument replacements and the creation of new surgical trays.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent.
2–3 years of experience in an OR/SPD environment.
Knowledge of handling, cleaning, and distributing medical equipment and related supplies per infection‑control guidelines.
Commitment to upholding and providing excellent customer service.
Proficient computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Specialized or technical training; graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Sterile Processing program.
Experience in an acute hospital OR setting.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) accreditation.
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 (required only in LA City).
The hourly rate range for this position is $29.00 – $45.20.
Job ID: REQ20168620
Posted Date: 10/21/2025
Apply online. Current employees apply here.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full time
Job function: Health Care Provider – Higher Education
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Responsibilities
Partner with SPD leadership and OR Pod Leads to communicate instrument-related issues, shortages, and trends in damage or replacement costs.
Collaborate with Shift Supervisors to assess instrumentation needs for scheduled cases and prioritize sterilization according to the OR schedule.
Provide regular updates from vendors regarding product availability, changes, and timelines.
Recommend substitutions for damaged or unavailable instruments and report lost items to SPD and OR leadership.
Build, update, and maintain count sheets for new and existing trays within the instrument‑tracking system.
Ensure instrument and tray inventory is accurately reflected in the tracking system.
Monitor resource utilization to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Coordinate with AV technicians and vendor representatives (e.g., Karl Storz) to manage scope repairs, delays, and loaner equipment.
Maintain active communication with Risk Management, Materials Management, and Infection Prevention regarding recalls affecting SPD and Operating Room.
Contribute to quality control and performance improvement initiatives that support departmental and hospital standards of care.
Partner with the SPD Educator to assist with onboarding and training new staff on the instrument tracking system.
Support ongoing staff development related to inventory management and safe instrument handling practices.
Maintain accurate records of instrument repairs, vendor loaner services, and related expenses.
Track and report trends in instrument damage, repair costs, and supply utilization to inform process improvements.
Coordinate with Materials Management in procuring supplies and consumables necessary for daily SPD operations.
Ensure instruments and supplies are available, functional, and ready for scheduled procedures.
Communicate effectively with coworkers, OR staff, physicians and others in a professional manner.
Demonstrate people‑management skills under the supervision of the SPD director.
Ensure instrument tray protocols and workflow pattern policy are adhered to at all times.
Identify situations that do not support customer service, bring them to the attention of key personnel, and initiate an action plan to correct the problem.
Practice USCUH collaboration principles and demonstrate respectful teamwork and delegation, maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations and accreditation standards.
Update and create instrument/equipment menus and lists.
Conduct regular equipment inspections and ensure maintenance and repairs are performed as needed.
Recommend and coordinate consignment conversions.
Perform and/or delegate daily functions associated with count verification of all surgical inventory locations, ensuring counts are correct within accepted time frames.
Collaborate with other healthcare departments to optimize the flow of sterile instruments.
Engage in professional growth regarding trends in equipment and sterilization methods through continuing education.
Support continuous customer satisfaction through hospital‑wide service excellence standards.
Issue purchase orders to vendors in accordance with hospital protocols for instrument replacements and the creation of new surgical trays.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent.
2–3 years of experience in an OR/SPD environment.
Knowledge of handling, cleaning, and distributing medical equipment and related supplies per infection‑control guidelines.
Commitment to upholding and providing excellent customer service.
Proficient computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Specialized or technical training; graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology or Sterile Processing program.
Experience in an acute hospital OR setting.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) accreditation.
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 (required only in LA City).
The hourly rate range for this position is $29.00 – $45.20.
Job ID: REQ20168620
Posted Date: 10/21/2025
Apply online. Current employees apply here.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full time
Job function: Health Care Provider – Higher Education
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