Surgical Tray & Instrument Processing Coordinator

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in the West Hills area seeks a Loaner Tray Coordinator to manage vendor loaner, consigned and owned instrument trays, ensuring proper processing and return. Duties include distributing supplies and supporting department efficiencies.

The role involves handling surgical instrument care, cross-training, and collaborating with SPD leadership on policies and operations within the sterile processing department.

Qualifications

• Sterile processing or Surgical tech experience required.
• Adheres to infection control regulations with high accuracy.
• Attends in-services/workshops; participates in staff development.
• Excellent guest relations and English communication.
• Independence to work and rotate shifts; participates in QM/PI programs.
• Proficient with Inventory Tracking System (SPM and Lawson).
• Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, Access, Outlook.
• CRCST, CIS and CHL certifications strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor loaner, consigned and owned instrument/implant trays and ensure proper reception, inventory, processing and return.
• Distribute supplies or equipment and support departmental efficiencies.
• Facilitate care and processing of surgical instruments; train as needed.
• Collaborate with SPD Manager and Director regarding operations and policy implementation.

Skills

Sterile processing

Surgical tech

Infection control

English proficiency

Guest relations

Quality management

Tools

SPM

Lawson

Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

UCLA Health in the West Hills area seeks a Loaner Tray Coordinator to manage vendor loaner, consigned and owned instrument trays, ensuring proper processing and return. Duties include distributing supplies and supporting department efficiencies.

The role involves handling surgical instrument care, cross-training, and collaborating with SPD leadership on policies and operations within the sterile processing department.