Evening SPD/MDC Lead Coordinator

MemorialCare; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

MemorialCare Health System is seeking a Coord, SPD MDC Shift in Long Beach, CA, to lead Sterile Processing operations during the evening shift. You will coordinate decontamination, sterilization, and instrument distribution, acting as a technical resource and ensuring compliance with procedures.

The role requires several years of experience in sterile processing, certification, and strong collaboration with OR staff, nursing units, physicians, and vendors to support efficient patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' leading and/or training junior staff preferred.
• Advanced technical knowledge of surgical instrumentation and sterilization processes preferred.
• Experience with workflow coordination, training, or quality assurance preferred.
• Experience with complex specialty instrumentation and vendor/loaner tray management strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily workflow activities within Sterile Processing to support decontamination, sterilization, storage and distribution.
• Serves as the primary technical resource during assigned shifts for instrumentation, processing methods, and IFUs.
• Monitors workflow progression and facilitates movement of instruments and supplies to support patient care needs.
• Identifies and resolves operational issues, escalating as appropriate.
• Communicates with OR staff, nursing units, physicians, vendors, and other stakeholders regarding priorities and status.
• Verifies instrument readiness by monitoring processing status and addressing potential concerns.
• Provides hands-on support for complex instrument processing activities and vendor trays.
• Maintains instrument traceability and uses the tracking system for visibility.

Skills

Leadership

Technical knowledge

Communication

Staff training

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate’s degree preferred

HSPA or CBSPD required

CIS preferred

CER preferred

CHL preferred

Tools

Instrument tracking system

Vendor/loaner tray management

Job description

MemorialCare Health System is seeking a Coord, SPD MDC Shift in Long Beach, CA, to lead Sterile Processing operations during the evening shift. You will coordinate decontamination, sterilization, and instrument distribution, acting as a technical resource and ensuring compliance with procedures.

The role requires several years of experience in sterile processing, certification, and strong collaboration with OR staff, nursing units, physicians, and vendors to support efficient patient care.