Sterile Instrument Coordination Specialist

Mary Washington Healthcare Incorporated; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare seeks a Sterile Processing Instrument Coordinator to manage instrument sets and loaners, coordinate with OR teams, and liaise with vendors. You will ensure accurate assembly, documentation, and maintenance of surgical instruments for scheduled procedures.

The role requires CRCST and CIS certifications within six months of hire, plus a minimum of three years in sterile processing and experience with instrument tracking systems. Preceptor experience is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current certification in Sterile Processing Technology (CRCST or equivalent) required.
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) certification required within six months after hire.
• Minimum of three years of Sterile Processing experience with advanced knowledge of surgical instrumentation and complex instrument sets.
• Experience coordinating instrument inventories, specialty trays, loaner instruments, and vendor interactions required.
• Experience with instrument tracking systems and inventory documentation preferred.
• Prior preceptor or staff-training experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates organization, tracking, and availability of instrument sets, specialty instruments, and loaner trays.
• Identifies instrument needs for scheduled cases with Operating Room staff.
• Liaises with vendors regarding instrumentation, repairs, evaluations, trials, and new products.
• Manages receipt, documentation, processing, storage, distribution, and return of loaner instrumentation while following policies.

Skills

Sterile processing

Inventory coordination

Vendor liaison

Preceptor experience

Education

CRCST certification

CIS certification

High school diploma

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare seeks a Sterile Processing Instrument Coordinator to manage instrument sets and loaners, coordinate with OR teams, and liaise with vendors. You will ensure accurate assembly, documentation, and maintenance of surgical instruments for scheduled procedures.

The role requires CRCST and CIS certifications within six months of hire, plus a minimum of three years in sterile processing and experience with instrument tracking systems. Preceptor experience is valued.