Sterile Processing Coordinator

Socket.dev; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Disability insurance

EAP

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Community involvement

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Sterile Processing Lead at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN. You will oversee daily department operations in the Sterile Processing unit, ensuring surgical readiness through effective scheduling, resource allocation, and specialized service tasks.

You will serve as a technical and functional expert, guiding staff in decontamination and sterilization, while upholding safety, compliance, and continuous quality improvement across the sterilization cycle.

Qualifications

• Sterile processing certification preferred (HSPA or CBSPD)
• High school diploma or GED with 2 years' cumulative experience, or an Associate's/technical degree, or 4 years' related experience
• Previous sterile processing experience required

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate daily department operations: scheduling, resource allocation and service line tasks for surgical readiness.
• Provide hands-on guidance to staff to maintain highest standards of instrument decontamination and sterilization.
• Monitor progress and conduct audits to ensure alignment with institutional policies and procedures for safety and quality.
• Oversee orientation and training of new associates and contribute to staff development evaluations.
• Manage supplies and maintain quality assurance to protect patient safety throughout the surgical cycle.

Skills

Sterile processing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or technical degree

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Murfreesboro, TN

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Department:Sterile Processing

Schedule: Full-Time | Days

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Orchestrate the daily operations of the sterile processing department by managing shift scheduling, resource allocation, and specialized service line tasks to ensure surgical readiness.

• Serve as a primary technical and functional expert, providing hands‑on support and guidance to staff to maintain the highest standards of instrument decontamination and sterilization.

• Champion clinical safety and compliance by monitoring work progress and conducting regular audits to ensure all activities align with rigorous institutional policies and procedures.

• Optimize team performance by overseeing the orientation and training of new associates and providing meaningful input into the ongoing evaluation of staff development.

• Ensure departmental reliability by managing essential supplies and maintaining a consistent focus on quality assurance to protect patient safety throughout the surgical cycle.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association preferred.
• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

What additional requirements you'll need

• Previous experience in Sterile Processing.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.