SPD Instruments Coordinator

North Memorial Medical Center; Robbinsdale (MN); On-site; USD 3,602,000 - 5,404,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k retirement match

Paid time off (PTO)

Adoption reimbursement

Child care discount program

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness center access

Job summary

North Memorial Health is seeking a Coordinator for SPD Instruments to manage and standardize surgical instruments across the Sterile Processing Department, ensuring availability and compliance. This role collaborates with OR teams, surgeons, vendors, and leadership to optimize instrument handling and workflow.

Key responsibilities include instrument tracking, inventory optimization, repairs coordination, and ensuring high-quality patient care through accurate instrument readiness and standards

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of surgical instruments and terminology.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to deliver exceptional service.
• Proficient in English with clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and standardize surgical instruments and specialty instrumentation across the SPD.
• Act as liaison between SPD, OR staff, surgeons, vendors and leadership to ensure instrument availability and regulatory compliance.
• Lead instrument tracking, inventory optimization, and set standardization; coordinate repairs as needed.
• Support safe, high-quality patient care through efficient workflow and equipment readiness.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile Processing Technician Program

Tools

CRCST/CBSPD/HSPA certification

Job description

At North Memorial Health, you’re part of an inclusive health team that is rooted in our values: Advocate Courageously, Rally Together, Respect Uniqueness and Create Impact. Empathy and care are at the heart of North’s culture which is designed to actively support each team member’s wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower patients to achieve their best health.

Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 23 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (~5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list, 2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

Benefits the North Way!

As North Memorial Health is a non-profit organization you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Most part-time and all full-time positions are eligible for benefits.

• Health & Welfare Benefit Packages
• 401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan, based on workgroup eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans
• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias.

About this position

The Coordinator, SPD Instruments is responsible for the management, maintenance, standardization, inventory control, and repair coordination of surgical instruments and specialty instrumentation throughout the Sterile Processing Department. This position serves as a key liasion between SPD, Operating Room staff, surgeons, vendors, and leadership to ensure instrument availability, regulatory compliance, and efficient workflow. The Coordinator, SPD Instruments provides subject matter expertise regarding instrument tracking, inventory optimization, set standardization, repairs, to support safe, high-quality patient care. This role is not a supervisory position but serves as a department resource and lead coordinator for instrumentation-related activities.

Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduated from an accredited school in Sterile Processing Technician Program required. Current team members hired before September 1, 2024, and any applicant participating in an NMH approved trainee program, are exempt from this requirement.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of Sterile Processing experience in an acute care setting.
• Demonstrated experience with surgical instrumentation, assembly, inspection, and sterilization processes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of surgical instruments, common medical abbreviations, and basic medical terminology
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and as a team to provide exceptional customer service.
• Effective planning, organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to express ideas and information (both in written and oral form), clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict in a positive manner. Has awareness of, responds to, and considers the needs, feelings, and capabilities of others.
• Ability to be accountable for quality customer service and respond appropriately to a variety of personalities and situations.
• Proficient in oral and written communication using English with skills sufficient to perform functions of position.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to perform manual inspection, assembly and packaging methods for sterilization.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Possess basic computer usage and skills to include, MS applications, internet, etc.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to operate automated SPD equipment.

Licensure/Certification

• CRCSTCBSPD/HSPA required within 6 months of hire date

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Work Group: Non Contract

Hourspertwoweekpayperiod: 80

Shift: Days 8 hours

Call Requirement: None

Remote or On-site:On-site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefit Eligibility: Health insurance benefits are available for this position. North Memorial Health offers multiple health plans based on work group eligibility.

Salary Range:N16 ($26.15 - $39.23), based on experience

Shift Differential: Compensation may include shift differential pay depending on the position and shift worked.

STI Bonus Eligible: False

Employment Sponsorship:Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

North Memorial Health is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. North Memorial Health does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, status with respect to public assistance, or other protected class status. North Memorial Health provides reasonable accommodation to disabled applicants and employees and takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to protected class status. If you believe that you have been treated in a way that does not conform to these statements, please contact our HR Service Center: [e-mail]. If you need a reasonable accommodation, due to a disability, or to assist with the application process, please contact our HR Service Center: [e-mail].

INSPECTION OF AAP

North Memorial Health is a Federal government contractor or subcontractor.

As a part of our obligations under law, we must develop a written affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, as specified by law (AAP).

This AAP is available for inspection by applicants and employees in the Human Resources Office during normal business hours.

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