Sterile Processing Lead & Educator

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a Sterile Processing Coordinator to sterilize and decontaminate instruments, assemble trays, and manage daily department operations in Educator Area E ACC. The role requires coordinating training, quality control, and safety processes while supporting continuous improvement in a hospital setting.

Qualifications include at least three years of sterile processing experience and recognized certifications; candidates should be able to work weekends or holidays as

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of sterile processing experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sterilize surgical instruments and supplies according to procedures.
• Assemble special procedure trays, instrument trays and case carts.
• Deliver sterilized supplies and retrieve used items from multiple locations.
• Inspect instruments and equipment; replenish missing items and ensure functioning.
• Document patient charges for used supplies and trays.
• Restock labels, maintain inventory, and submit requisitions.
• Verify equipment function and arrange repair/replacement as needed.
• Sort instrument sets and make them available to customers promptly.
• Participate in quality improvement, safety, and infection control measures.
• Coordinate daily activities by monitoring performance and supervising shifts.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in sterilization methods and instrumentation.

Skills

Sterile processing

Quality control

Safety procedures

Training & supervision

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Equipment troubleshooting

On-call flexibility

Job description

University of Utah Health seeks a Sterile Processing Coordinator to sterilize and decontaminate instruments, assemble trays, and manage daily department operations in Educator Area E ACC. The role requires coordinating training, quality control, and safety processes while supporting continuous improvement in a hospital setting.

Qualifications include at least three years of sterile processing experience and recognized certifications; candidates should be able to work weekends or holidays as