Night Shift Resource Coordinator — Sterile Processing

Northwestern Medicine group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Resource Coordinator Sterile Processing to support and enable quality patient care. The role directs staff assignments for the shift to ensure timely delivery of OR equipment, supplies, and case carts, and collaborates with hospital departments and vendors to optimize operations.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, CBSPD or IAHCSMM certification, and a minimum of five years in Sterile Processing with supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification from CBSPD or IAHCSMM. Maintains certification.
• Five years or more experience in a Sterile Processing Department.
• Experience and knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, basic microbiology, and various OR procedures.
• Minimum of one year supervisory or coordinator experience in Sterile Processing or related field.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports and enables the delivery of quality patient care service.
• Directs, prioritizes, and adjusts staff work assignments for assigned shift to ensure timely and accurate delivery of OR equipment, supplies, and case carts.
• Assigns staff to job duties to meet patient care demands, volume, trauma emergencies, and vacancies.
• Interacts with hospital departments, physician offices, and vendors to assist department operations.
• Promotes positive interactions with NM personnel, vendors, and guests.
• Encourages teamwork and effective communication; serves as a resource to staff and end-users.
• Supports quality assurance programs; identifies problems and reports to manager.
• Provides performance feedback for staff development and annual reviews.
• Identifies learning needs related to processes including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, inventory, and OR carts.
• Supports education, policy reviews, and training.
• Develops staff education and assists orientation of new staff.
• Performs daily rounds, audits, and reports findings; maintains documentation.
• Coordinates instrument processing and turnaround; communicates with OR and vendors.
• Monitors supplies and equipment for efficiency and reordering; maintains recycling programs.
• Maintains communication board and instructions for use; liaises with OR and Sterile Processing.
• Assists in selecting and evaluating new staff; helps with instrument tray optimization.
• Maintains instrument tracking and procurement processes; supports recycling programs.
• Reports equipment irregularities and coordinates service follow-up.
• Reviews and updates policies; maintains compliance with infection control standards.
• Ensures safe work environment and adherence to regulatory policies.
• Provides orientation feedback and participates in performance management reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CBSPD or IAHCSMM certification

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Resource Coordinator Sterile Processing to support and enable quality patient care. The role directs staff assignments for the shift to ensure timely delivery of OR equipment, supplies, and case carts, and collaborates with hospital departments and vendors to optimize operations.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, CBSPD or IAHCSMM certification, and a minimum of five years in Sterile Processing with supervisory experience.