Surgical Services Logistics & Sterile Processing Lead

Loyola Medicine; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

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Job summary

Loyola Medicine, part of Trinity Health, is seeking a Coordinator of Surgical Services Logistics & Sterile Processing to lead sterile processing operations and ensure readiness for scheduled and emergent surgeries. You will collaborate with Surgical Services leadership, physicians, nursing, and ancillary departments to maintain patient care standards.

Responsibilities include supervising Sterile Processing staff, optimizing equipment readiness, and driving quality initiatives while ensuring

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus training via work experience or education.
• 1-2 years of previous job-related experience; 3-5 years preferred.
• Sterile Processing Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sterile processing operations and Surgical Services Technician functions to ensure timely availability of sterile instruments, trays, and supplies.
• Monitor decontamination, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution to support case readiness.
• Ensure compliance with AAMI, Joint Commission, infection prevention, and organizational standards.
• Coordinate acquisition, maintenance, allocation, and replacement planning for specialty surgical equipment and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with perioperative teams to anticipate equipment needs and ensure resources are available for scheduled and emergency procedures.
• Monitor equipment utilization and develop strategies to maximize operational efficiency and reduce delays.
• Oversee daily operations for Sterile Processing, Surgical Services Technicians, Anesthesia Technicians, and Service Associates.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to support surgical volume, patient safety, and operational efficiency.
• Implement process improvements that enhance workflow, service excellence, and department performance.
• Partner with Surgical Services leadership to achieve quality, safety, and operational goals.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement in sterile processing, equipment readiness, and departmental operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and infection prevention standards.
• Lead, coach, and support Sterile Processing and Surgical Services support staff.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and staff engagement.
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and professional growth.
• Support budget planning, resource allocation, and cost-containment initiatives.
• Assist with product evaluations, equipment utilization, and vendor partnerships to optimize operational effectiveness.

Skills

Perioperative knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Sterile Processing Certification

Job description

Loyola Medicine, part of Trinity Health, is seeking a Coordinator of Surgical Services Logistics & Sterile Processing to lead sterile processing operations and ensure readiness for scheduled and emergent surgeries. You will collaborate with Surgical Services leadership, physicians, nursing, and ancillary departments to maintain patient care standards.

Responsibilities include supervising Sterile Processing staff, optimizing equipment readiness, and driving quality initiatives while ensuring