Sterile Processing Tech Lead - Instrument Coordinator

Mckenzie-Willamette-Medical-Center-1; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 68,655,451 - 86,201,942; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center in Oregon is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech Lead - Instrument Coordinator to oversee operations in the sterile processing department and support OR readiness.

The role leads a team, ensures instruments are decontaminated, sterilized, and ready per PAR levels, and coordinates surgeon cases daily. This is an SEIU Local 49 represented position with a competitive hourly base rate of $23.96–$30.07.

Qualifications

• CRCST certification is required.
• 10 years of Sterile Processing experience required.
• CIS certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute supplies and equipment for patient care areas and Operating Rooms.
• Count and replenish processed supplies based on PAR levels and surgical cases.
• Decontaminate, repack, sterilize, and return instruments to storage or use next.
• Assist in training newly hired technicians.
• Receive, document, and distribute loaner instrumentation.
• Coordinate surgeon and patient-specific cases daily.
• Communicate with vendor reps and coordinate drop-off/pick-up of instrumentation per policies.

Skills

CRCST

Sterile processing

CIS

Job description

Sterile Processing Tech Lead - Instrument Coordinator

Job Category: Technical Services

Requisition Number: STERI035844

• Posted : July 16, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Sterile Processing Tech Lead - Instrument Coordinator

McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center is your community medical provider, serving the Willamette Valley and its residents. Our 113-bed hospital offers inpatient, outpatient, diagnostic, medical, surgical and emergency care. We are a family of caregivers offering care to our larger family — our community.

• Hourly Base Rate: $23.96 - $30.07
• SEIU Local 49 represented position.

Job Summary

• The Sterile Processing Technician Lead - Instrument Coordinator prepares and distributes supplies and equipment ready for use in all patient care areas, as well as for the Operating Rooms.
• Based on pre-determined inventory (PAR) levels, and surgical cases, these technicians count and replenish processed supplies for each location.
• Reusable instruments and items are collected, decontaminated, repackaged, sterilized and returned to storage or the next point of use.
• The Sterile Processing Technician Lead - Instrument Coordinator will also assist in training newly hired technicians.
• Receive, document, and distribute loaner instrumentation.
• Coordinate surgeon and patient specific cases on a daily basis.
• Communicate with vendor reps and coordinate drop off/pick up of instrumentation per policies.

Qualifications

• Certified Registered Central Services Technician (CRCST) through HSPA or other recognized or accredited program required.
• 10 years Sterile Processing experience required.
• CIS strongly preferred.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.

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