Central Sterile Processing Coordinator

ACHE; Largo, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center seeks a Central Sterile Processing Clinical Coordinator to lead education and operations across CSP departments.

You will train staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with perioperative teams to maintain instrument readiness and safety. The role requires CRCST certification, 5+ years in CSP, and 3+ years supervisory experience, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• CRCST certification through HSPA in good standing.
• Minimum 5 years in Central Sterile Processing.
• 3 years supervisory experience in CSP environment.
• Associate degree in a health-related field preferred.
• CER/CIS/CHL certifications preferred.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver's license with access to insured transportation.
• Ability to educate, coach, and support staff while managing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff orientation and annual competencies.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs.
• Provide coaching, remediation, and one-on-one support.
• Provide direct clinical supervision and serve as a resource.
• Support staff certification preparedness and review sessions.
• Maintain decontamination, disinfection, inspection, and sterilization standards.
• Support instrument management and inventory education.
• Audit staff training records and competency documentation.
• Assist CSP leadership with policies and PIs.
• Monitor compliance with Joint Commission, OSHA, and related standards.
• Collaborate with Perioperative Leadership to meet clinical needs.
• Support quality assurance, staff productivity, and infection control.
• Maintain flexibility to cover shifts, weekends when needed.

Skills

Staff education

Coaching & supervision

Regulatory compliance

Multitasking

Bilingual candidates encouraged

Education

CRCST certification

Associate degree in health-related field

CER/CIS/CHL certifications preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Requirements

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.