Sterile Processing Tray Coordinator - West Valley Main OR

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Loaner Tray Coordinator to manage sterilized trays and inventory in the SPD. The role emphasizes processing, regulatory compliance, and efficient care of instrument trays for patient services.

Responsibilities include distributing supplies, supporting customer service, and cross-training in the Sterile Processing Technician role as needed. Collaboration with SPD leadership is essential for operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Sterile processing or Surgical tech experience required.
• Adheres to healthcare infection control regulations with high accuracy.
• Attends in-services/workshops; assists in training of new staff.
• Maintains professional guest relations and uses good English in written and verbal communication.
• Prioritizes tasks and calls for assistance when needed.
• Able to work independently and rotate across shifts; supports QA/PI programs.
• Expert user of Inventory Tracking System (SPM and Lawson).
• Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook.
• CRCST, CIS and CHL certifications strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track vendor loaner, consigned and owned instrument trays.
• Inventory, process, and return trays according to department policies.
• Distribute supplies or equipment and provide customer service.
• Collaborate with the Sterile Processing Manager and SPD leadership.
• Cross training will be provided.

Skills

Surgical tech experience

Communication in English

QA/PI participation

Tools

Inventory Tracking System (SPM)

Lawson

Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

Description

Incumbent will perform duties as a Loaner Tray Coordinator: Manages and follows department business and regulatory practices when receiving, inventorying, processing and returning of vendor loaner, consigned and owned instrument & implant trays; when indicated by patient care requirements. Other major duties include, but are not limited to, distribution of supplies or equipment, customer service and departmental efficiencies. Incumbent facilitates care and processing of surgical instruments; and functions in the Certified Sterile Processing Technician role as needed. Cross training will be provided.

Incumbent develops and recommends new policies, procedures, and practice and implements specific recommendations, which may include coordinating with several service departments and personnel; provides advice and assistance with problem solving.Assignments are given according to organizational goals. Attainment of goals are reviewed on an as needed basis within the UCLA Healthcare West Valley Operating Room, WV Campus under the direct supervision of Sterile Processing Manager and Supervisor, Asset Manager, Assistant Director of the Operating Room and the Director of Perioperative Services. Incumbent will collaborate along with the SPD Manager and the Director of Perioperative Services regarding operations within the sterile processing department.

The Instrument Processing Analyst will report to the SPD Manager.

Qualifications

• Sterile processing or Surgical tech experience required


• Strictly obeys the healthcare regulations for infection control, while consistently demonstrating a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.


• Attends all in-services/workshops as requested. Assists in the orientation and skill development of new staff members. Attends and participates in required fire, safety, disaster, body mechanics, etc. classes and/or drills.


• Consistently maintains good guest relations interdepartmentally, interdepartmentally, using English language in both written and verbal format, uses good telephone etiquette, sensitive to co-workers, patients, physicians, and family members, consistently maintains a courteous and respectful manner, confidentiality of patients, healthcare, or physician related information


• Conducts personal business on break or lunchtime.


• Prioritizes appropriately and knows when to call for assistance.


• Able to work independently and rotate efficiently to all shifts as assigned, as well as actively participating in Quality Management and Performance Improvement programs.


• Expert user of Inventory Tracking System (SPM and Lawson)


• Superior computer skills required: knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook


• CRCST, CIS and CHL certifications strongly recommended