Sterile Processing QA Specialist

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Sterile Processing QA Coordinator to develop, implement, and monitor quality systems within the SPD. This role ensures regulatory compliance, promotes patient safety, and drives continuous improvement in reprocessing practices including decontamination, sterilization, and distribution.

The incumbent will work 40 hours per week in a hospital setting, collaborating with OR and SPD teams to maintain standards and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CRCST–HSPA or CBSPD certification required and maintained.
• Minimum of two years of sterile processing experience.
• Knowledge of sterilization principles, microbiology, and infection prevention.
• Knowledge of instrument names, functions, and specialty sets.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor quality systems in SPD.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and promote patient safety.
• Drive continuous improvement in reprocessing practices, including decontamination, sterilization and distribution.

Skills

Sterile processing

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Infection prevention

Instrument knowledge

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRCST – HSPA or CBSPD certification

Tools

Electronic instrument tracking systems

Job description

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Sterile Processing QA Coordinator to develop, implement, and monitor quality systems within the SPD. This role ensures regulatory compliance, promotes patient safety, and drives continuous improvement in reprocessing practices including decontamination, sterilization, and distribution.

The incumbent will work 40 hours per week in a hospital setting, collaborating with OR and SPD teams to maintain standards and documentation.