Job Title: Sterile Processing Coordinator
Department: Sterile Processing
Location: Modesto, CA 95350
Assignment Type: 13-week Contract-to-Permanent
Candidate Type: Local candidates only
Schedule & Shift:
3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM
5 days per week, 8-hour shifts (5x8)
Pay Rate:
$35/hour (local rate)
The Sterile Processing Coordinator is responsible for overseeing day-to-day sterile processing operations to ensure efficient workflows, regulatory compliance, and high-quality outcomes. This role leads a team of Sterile Processing Technicians, ensuring that surgical instruments and equipment are cleaned, assembled, sterilized, and distributed according to established standards while maintaining a safe, compliant, and productive work environment.
Supervise Sterile Processing Technicians and coordinate shift assignments to ensure adequate coverage and workflow continuity.
Monitor all phases of decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments.
Ensure compliance with ANSI/AAMI standards, manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFUs), OSHA regulations, and internal SOPs.
Conduct and review quality assurance audits, ensuring documentation accuracy and completeness.
Train, mentor, and support SPD staff, fostering professional development and competency achievement.
Coordinate equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting with maintenance teams.
Collaborate with site leadership on scheduling, timekeeping, and operational objectives.
Partner with clinical and ancillary departments to ensure timely availability of sterile instruments.
Promote safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance across all operations.
Address customer service feedback and resolve concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Assist with supply inventory management and reordering processes.
Support continuous quality improvement initiatives and KPI monitoring.
Provide direct supervision of all sterile processing staff during the assigned shift.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Minimum 3 years of sterile processing experience.
At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience in healthcare or manufacturing environments.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Knowledge of sterilization standards, OSHA regulations, and infection control practices.
Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with medical device reprocessing and general surgical instrumentation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and electronic timekeeping systems.
Team-oriented mindset with the ability to motivate and support staff.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent (required)
College degree or 3+ years of leadership experience (preferred)
Certifications:
CRCST – Certified Registered Central Service Technician (required)
CIS – Certified Instrument Specialist (preferred)
HSPA-CHL – Healthcare Leadership Certification (preferred)
For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.