Sterile Processing Coordinator — Elevate OR Readiness

Northern Montana Hospital; Havre (MT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FLEX/HSA benefits

403(b) options

Job summary

Northern Montana Hospital (NMH) is seeking a Sterile Processing Coordinator to oversee daily SPD operations, ensuring safe and compliant processing of reusable medical devices and instruments. You will work with OR staff, Infection Prevention, and Materials Management to sustain patient safety and efficiency.

The role requires a background in sterile processing with leadership experience; certifications such as CRCST/CSPDT are preferred and may be required within 1 year of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in healthcare or related field preferred.
• Minimum three to five years of sterile processing experience preferred.
• Previous lead technician, coordinator, or advanced sterile processing experience preferred.
• Experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification preferred and required within 1 year of hire.
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) and Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant processing of reusable medical devices and surgical instrumentation.
• Provide operational oversight, staff support, quality monitoring, regulatory compliance coordination, and workflow management.
• Collaborate with operating room staff, surgeons, Infection Prevention, Materials Management, and other clinical departments to promote patient safety and efficiency.
• Provide day-to-day operational coordination and workflow direction for Sterile Processing personnel (not responsible for hiring, disciplinary actions, or budget).

Skills

Sterile processing

Leadership

Workflow coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree in healthcare or related field

CRCST/CSPDT certification preferred

CIS and CER experience preferred

Job description

Northern Montana Hospital (NMH) is seeking a Sterile Processing Coordinator to oversee daily SPD operations, ensuring safe and compliant processing of reusable medical devices and instruments. You will work with OR staff, Infection Prevention, and Materials Management to sustain patient safety and efficiency.

The role requires a background in sterile processing with leadership experience; certifications such as CRCST/CSPDT are preferred and may be required within 1 year of hire.