Sterile Processing Coordinator & Team Lead

Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Professional development

Wellbeing fund

401(k) matching

Job summary

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is seeking a Resource Coordinator Sterile Equipment Processing to oversee sterilization, decontamination and tray assembly for OR services. You will supervise Sterile Processing Technicians and ensure timely delivery of sterile equipment and case carts across Surgical Services.

The role requires knowledge of aseptic techniques, sterilization methods and infection control, plus supervisory experience and a national/international certification.

Qualifications

• Three years or more experience in a Sterile Processing Department.
• National (NICHSPDP) or International (IAHCSMM) Certification.
• Minimum one year supervisory or coordinator experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to staff who disassemble, decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and store instruments per procedure.
• Ensure accuracy of case cart distribution to Surgical Services.
• Oversee sterilization processes and infection control standards.
• Delegate duties and manage staff assignments to meet patient care demands.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Sterile processing

Aseptic technique

Infection control

OR equipment handling

Education

Sterile processing cert

High school diploma

Tools

Tray Tracking

Autoclave knowledge

Job description

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is seeking a Resource Coordinator Sterile Equipment Processing to oversee sterilization, decontamination and tray assembly for OR services. You will supervise Sterile Processing Technicians and ensure timely delivery of sterile equipment and case carts across Surgical Services.

The role requires knowledge of aseptic techniques, sterilization methods and infection control, plus supervisory experience and a national/international certification.