Job Description

Job Description

Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel Sterile Processing Technician for a travel job in Elmhurst, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Sterile Processing Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Local candidates only (50 miles or less from facility)

Shift: 3rd Shift- 11:00pm-7:30am

Job Summary:
The Sterile Processing Coordinator oversees the day-to-day operations of sterile processing to ensure efficient workflow, regulatory compliance, and high-quality outcomes. This position leads a team of technicians to ensure that surgical instruments and equipment are cleaned, assembled, and sterilized according to standards, while maintaining a safe and productive work environment. 

 
Job Responsibilities: 

• Supervise sterile processing technicians and coordinate shift assignments to ensure adequate coverage and workflow.
• Monitor the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments.
• Oversee compliance with ANSI/AAMI standards, IFUs, and internal SOPs.
• Perform and review quality assurance audits and ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
• Train and mentor SPD staff, supporting professional development and competencies.
• Manage equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting in coordination with

maintenance teams.

• Collaborate with site leadership on timekeeping, scheduling, and operational goals.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure timely availability of sterile instruments.
• Promote safety, regulatory compliance, and infection control in all aspects of operations.
• Communicate customer service feedback and respond to concerns effectively.
• Assist in supply inventory management and reorder processes.
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives and the monitoring of KPIs.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Direct supervision of all sterile processing staff during assigned shift.

Required Skills & Experience: 

• Minimum of Three (3) years of sterile processing experience. 
• Two (2) or more years in a supervisory or leadership role 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 instruments. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and timekeeping systems. 
• Team-oriented with the ability to motivate and support staff. 

 
Preferred Skills & Experience: 

• N/A

Required Education: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.

 
Preferred Education: 

• College degree or three-plus years of leadership experience.

Required Certifications & Licensure: 

• Certification in sterile processing (CRCST).

 
Preferred Certifications & Licensure: 

• Certification in sterile processing (CIS).
• Healthcare leadership certification (HSPA-CHL).

QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE
Work Authorization : US Citizen
Preferred years of experience : 3 years
Travel required : No travel required
Shift timings : Night

Integrated Healthcare Services Job ID #36627292. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Sterile Processing Coordinator

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Shift work, Night shift,

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