Central Sterile Processing Coordinator

University of Maryland Medical System; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Clinical Coordinator to lead clinical education, training, and operational support across CSP departments within UM Capital Region Health.

The ideal candidate will have strong CSP expertise, a passion for staff development, and a proven ability to promote quality, competency, and regulatory compliance while supporting perioperative teams and physicians.

Qualifications

• CRCST certification through HSPA in good standing is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of Central Sterile Processing experience.
• 3 years of supervisory experience within CSP preferred.
• Associate degree in a health-related field preferred.
• Basic proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff orientation, annual competencies, ongoing education, training, and competency assessments.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs based on changing practices and equipment.
• Provide coaching, remediation, and one-on-one support to CSP staff.
• Provide direct clinical supervision and serve as a resource to CSP team members.
• Monitor compliance with Joint Commission, OSHA, and other standards governing sterile processing.
• Collaborate with Perioperative Leadership and physicians to support instrument management and clinical needs.
• Maintain education records and support performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff education

Training & onboarding

Bilingual (encouraged)

Education

CRCST certification

Associate degree in health-related field

CER/CIS/CHL certifications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center as a Central Sterile Processing Clinical Coordinator. This role provides clinical leadership, education, training, and operational support across the Central Sterile Processing Departments within UM Capital Region Health. The ideal candidate brings strong sterile processing expertise, a passion for staff development, and the ability to promote quality, competency, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence while supporting perioperative teams and physicians.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff orientation, annual competencies, ongoing education, training, and competency assessments.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs based on changing practices, standards, equipment, and department needs.
• Provide coaching, guidance, remediation, and one-on-one support to Central Sterile Processing staff.
• Provide direct clinical supervision and serve as a resource to Sterile Processing team members.
• Support staff certification preparedness by providing educational resources and conducting review sessions as needed.
• Maintain high standards for decontamination, disinfection, inspection, assembly, wrapping, and sterilization of medical equipment and surgical instruments.
• Support surgical instrumentation management, including new instrument sets, count sheet revisions, inventory, and staff education on new equipment and applicable IFUs.
• Conduct ongoing audits of staff training records and maintain required education and competency documentation.
• Assist CSP leadership with policies, standard operating procedures, staff education, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Monitor operational compliance with Joint Commission, OSHA, AORN, federal, state, and local standards governing sterile processing activities.
• Collaborate with Perioperative Leadership, Service Line Coordinators, physicians, and staff to support instrument and tray management and meet clinical needs.
• Support quality assurance initiatives related to perioperative services, staff productivity, and infection control.
• Maintain flexibility to work across shifts, including weekends, when necessary to support staff education and competency needs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Education, Experience, And Licensure

• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification through HSPA in good standing, required.
• Minimum of 5 years of Central Sterile Processing experience, required.
• 3 years of supervisory experience within a Central Sterile Processing environment, preferred.
• Associate degree in a health-related field, preferred.
• CER (Certified Endoscope Reprocessor), CIS (Certified Instrument Specialist), and/or CHL (Certified Healthcare Leader), preferred.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver's license with access to insured transportation, required.
• Ability to effectively educate, coach, and support staff while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range:
• Benefits Package applicable to Full-Time, Part-Time, & PRN Staff Members.
• Advancement Opportunities Within a Growing Central Sterile Processing Team.