Tray Coordinator, Sterile Processing - West Valley Main OR

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a Loaner Tray Coordinator to manage loaner, consigned and owned instrument trays, ensuring compliant processing and timely returns. The role includes instrument care, distribution of supplies, and collaboration with the SPD team.

The incumbent will follow department practices, participate in training, and support quality improvement initiatives while maintaining high levels of accuracy and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Sterile processing or Surgical tech experience required.
• Adherence to infection control regulations with high attention to detail.
• Attends in-services/workshops and assists in training new staff.
• Strong guest relations and professional communication in English (written and spoken).
• Maintains professionalism, confidentiality, and respectful conduct.

Responsibilities

• Manage receiving, inventorying, processing and returning loaner, consigned and owned trays.
• Distribute supplies and equipment and provide customer service.
• Facilitate care and processing of surgical instruments and sterilization workflows.
• Collaborate with SPD Manager, Director of Perioperative Services and related staff.
• Participate in Quality Management and Performance Improvement programs.

Skills

Sterile processing

Surgical tech

Infection control

Customer service

Inventory tracking

SPM

Lawson

Microsoft Office

Fire safety training

Code of conduct

Tools

SPM

Lawson

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