Tech Surgical

Job Title

Quality Assurance Coordinator – Sterile Processing

Location

Naperville, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor Sterile Processing Department (SPD) workflow, quality, and daily operations to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Perform daily process and quality tray audits and document results accurately within the instrument tracking system for traceability.
• Monitor staff competencies and provide training, coaching, and re-education as needed; train new hires and assist with annual competency assessments.
• Maintain accurate quality and event reporting, including internal and external quality events (ERA reporting).
• Monitor routine equipment maintenance, troubleshoot minor equipment issues, and ensure adherence to SPD policies, manufacturer IFUs, and load-failure procedures.
• Support process improvement initiatives, attend quality meetings, submit detailed daily reports, and communicate effectively with site management and quality/education leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician.
• At least 1 successfully completed travel contract in sterile processing.
• At least 2 years of experience in quality assurance, staff education, or supervisory responsibilities within an SPD setting.
• Active certification as a Sterile Processing Technician – CRCST or CBSPDT required.
• Demonstrated expertise in AAMI standards, Joint Commission requirements, and Infection Prevention guidelines.
• Proficiency with Epic and instrument tracking systems.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience leading or supporting quality improvement initiatives within a sterile processing or perioperative environment.
• Familiarity with ERA reporting processes and event documentation best practices.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams including supervisors and quality/education leadership.

Why Join Us

• Take on a meaningful quality-focused leadership role within a dynamic sterile processing environment that prioritizes patient safety and operational excellence.
• No weekends, no on-call, and no holiday requirements — offering a consistent and predictable day-shift schedule.