Central Sterile Inventory Specialist: Tray & Instrument Expert

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Inventory Specialist to manage instrumentation inventory and coordinate with the OR, SPD, and vendors to ensure accurate tray lists and timely replenishment.

The role requires daily attention to inventory levels, data entry in tracking systems, and collaboration with multiple teams to reduce missing instruments and optimize tray configurations. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification as Central Sterile Processing Technician.
• 3+ years' experience in OR instrumentation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic Computer Skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accurate inventory levels of instrumentation and supplies.
• Use Censitrac reports to identify missing instrumentation and perform physical inventory verifications.
• Collaborate with OR/SPD and Vendor teams to reduce missing instrumentation from trays.
• Assist in financial modeling and forecasting for instrumentation inventory management.
• Receive, unpack, verify shipments, and replenish instrumentation into trays.

Skills

Experience in OR instrumentation

Verbal and written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CRCST or CSPDT certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking an Inventory Specialist to manage instrumentation inventory and coordinate with the OR, SPD, and vendors to ensure accurate tray lists and timely replenishment.

The role requires daily attention to inventory levels, data entry in tracking systems, and collaboration with multiple teams to reduce missing instruments and optimize tray configurations. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.