OR Surgical Instrument Coord

RWJBarnabas Health; Belleville (NJ); On-site; USD 33,062,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an OR Surgical Instrument Coordinator at Clara Maass Medical Center. You will support surgical teams by processing, organizing, and sterilizing instruments, maintaining documentation, and ensuring infection control.

This role emphasizes accurate handling of trays, collaboration with OR staff, and adherence to safety standards. The position offers an evening, full-time schedule with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a current Sterile Processing certification required upon hire.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience processing surgical instruments with knowledge of steam/gas plasma sterilization and OR instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Process, organize, and maintain critical supplies and equipment for OR, SDS, and other departments.
• Identify, assemble, package, wrap, and sterilize reusable instruments and trays with high accuracy.
• Operate, test, and maintain sterilizers, washers, and sonic cleaners and report malfunctions.
• Maintain documentation for cleaning, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and QA testing.
• Coordinate with vendors to record loaner trays entering and exiting SPD/OR.
• Communicate proactively with OR staff, physicians, and nursing for instrument needs.
• Assist with updating surgical preference cards and case carts.
• Handle telephone inquiries and urgent requests with care and confidentiality.
• Adhere to cross-contamination protocols and department cleanliness standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Sterile Processing certification

Job description

Job Title: OR Surgical Instrument Coord

Location: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department Name: Central Sterile Supply

Req #: 0000258800

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $24.34 - $30.11 per hour

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

OR Surgical Instrument Coordinator – RWJBarnabas Health

At Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, OR Surgical Instrument Coordinators become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, compassion, and exceptional patient care create meaningful experiences every day. This OR Surgical Instrument Coordinator role offers opportunities for growth, supportive collaboration, and a culture committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. As an OR Surgical Instrument Coordinator, you will play an essential role in supporting surgical teams, enhancing patient care, and creating a safe environment for individuals across our organization. Joining our team means joining a community where every team member is encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a lasting impact.

A typical day for an OR Surgical Instrument Coordinator may include:

• Assisting the Operating Room (OR), Same Day Surgery (SDS), and other departments by processing, organizing, and maintaining critical supplies and equipment


• Identifying, assembling, packaging, wrapping, and sterilizing reusable instruments and specialized technique trays with 99% accuracy


• Operating, testing, and maintaining mechanical equipment, including sterilizers, washers, and sonic cleaners, while promptly reporting malfunctions


• Maintaining accurate documentation for all cleaning, sterilization, high-level disinfection processes, and required quality assurance testing


• Working cooperatively with vendors to maintain proper recording of all loaner trays entering and exiting the OR and Sterile Processing Department (SPD)


• Communicating proactively with OR staff, physicians, and nursing personnel to anticipate surgical instrumentation needs and ensure seamless procedure preparation


• Supporting department workflow by assisting with the maintenance and updates of surgical preference cards and picking OR/SDS surgical case carts


• Managing telephone information requests and urgent "Stat" requests with exceptional courtesy, precision, and respect for patient confidentiality


• Contributing to a safe, infection-controlled environment by strictly adhering to cross-contamination protocols, safety precautions, and department cleanliness standards

This role might be for you if:

• Clear, professional communication defines how you collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and the surgical team


• You enjoy focusing on high-precision tasks and detailed infection control standards in a fast-paced hospital environment


• Attention to detail and strict quality assurance help you accurately maintain, inspect, and track surgical inventory


• Providing exceptional customer service and managing urgent surgical requests with a positive attitude are important to you


• Adaptability allows you to manage changing priorities, pick case carts, and multi-task while maintaining absolute professionalism


• Continuous learning and mastering complex sterilization methodologies, medical terminology, and instrument functions motivate you


• Collaborative teamwork is something you value and actively contribute to every day

To be considered for this OR Surgical Instrument Coordinator opportunity, you are passionate about delivering vigilant patient care while creating a positive impact for every individual we serve.

This full-time position offers an evening shift schedule from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (37.5 hours per week), supporting critical surgical operations.

You hold a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and a current Sterile Processing certification required upon hire.

A minimum of 2 years of experience processing surgical instruments, deep knowledge of steam/gas plasma sterilization, and strong familiarity with OR instrumentation and infection control concepts are preferred.