Sterile Processing Coordinator

Novant Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting day one

Job summary

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Coordinator to lead workflow across Decontamination, Packaging, and Sterilization while upholding strict quality and regulatory standards.

The role requires SPD certification and 2+ years of experience if certified (or 5+ years if not), with ongoing competency validation and significant leadership potential in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum two years’ sterile processing experience if certified; five years if not.
• SPD certification is required.
• IAHCSMM CRCST or CBSPD CSPDT certification, or 5 years of applicable experience in lieu of certification, are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise workflow across Decontamination, Packaging, Sterilization, QA and Quality Improvement in line with hospital policies.
• Adhere to regulatory and professional guidelines (AAMI, AORN, JC, CMS, APIC, SGNA).
• Support leadership development and maintain competency testing as required.

Skills

Leadership

Sterile processing

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

What We Offer

As a Sterile Processing Coordinator at Novant Health's Presbyterian Medical Center, you'll be trusted to deliver remarkable service while supporting patient care. Your leadership skills, judgment and adaptability will help drive safe, compassionate care where it matters most.

This Full-Time role is ideal for experienced Certified Sterile Processing Technicians looking to work within a high-performing, collaborative team with exposure to a wide range of instruments.

What makes this unit stand out:

• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a strong culture of accountability and support
• Opportunities to broaden your clinical skills across a variety of procedures
• Backed by Novant Health’s commitment to innovation, inclusion, and advancement
• Benefits starting day one

What You'll Do

-Responsible for workflow supervision of all activities related to Decontamination, Packaging, Sterilization, Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement in compliance with the departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

-Adheres to best practice by following all regulatory, federal and state recommended practices and guidelines as stated by (but not limited to) AAMI (Association of Advancement of Medical Instrumentation), AORN (Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses), The JC (Joint Commission), CMS (Centers of Medicaid & Medicare), APIC (Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology) and SGNA (Society Gastrointestinal Nurses Association).

What We're Looking For

• Education: High school diploma or GED, required.
• Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience in Sterile Processing if certified, required. Minimum of five years' experience in Sterile Processing if not certified, required.
• Licensure/certification: Recognized SPD Certification, required.
• Additional skills required: This Technician must hold a certification from IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management) CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or Certification from CBSPD, CSPDT (Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) or have 5 years of applicable experience in lieu of certification. Must Maintain either certification status and the annual educational hours required by each of the organizations. Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation and sterile/aseptic technique. Ability to read and comprehend written instructions to assemble instrument sets and trays. Ability to learn and understand medical terminology.
• Additional skills preferred: Demonstrates evidence of and a desire to continue developing leadership characteristics and behaviors.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

191052