Sterile Processing Coordinator

Company: Pride Health
Location: Elmhurst
Posted on: November 22, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Pride Health is hiring a Sterile Processing Coordinator to support one of our client in Elmhurst, IL 60126. This 13 Weeks Contract focuses on ensuring patient safety by maintaining the highest standards of instrument cleanliness, assembly accuracy, and quality assurance. 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. Responsibilities Follow all ANSI/AAMI standards, IFUs, SOPs, and company Work Instructions. Decontaminate, disassemble, clean, and reassemble surgical instruments. Accurately assemble and package instrument trays and sets. Operate washers, sterilizers, and other processing equipment. Inspect instruments for cleanliness, function, and damage prior to packaging. Document missing or damaged instruments per SOPs. Maintain records of sterilization cycles, instrument tracking, and inventory. Perform equipment maintenance and keep work areas clean/organized. Communicate effectively with team members and operations staff. Participate in ongoing training and suggest process improvements. Perform other duties as assigned by management. Requirements Required Skills & Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands-on sterile processing experience. Two (2) or more years in a supervisory or leadership role in healthcare or manufacturing environments. Proficiency in decontamination, assembly, and sterilization procedures. Knowledge of surgical instruments, sterilization techniques, and infection control. Familiarity with ANSI/AAMI standards and IFUs. Strong manual dexterity, detail orientation, and ability to multitask. Computer proficiency and effective communication skills. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Willingness to meet vaccination and health screening requirements. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (required). Certifications: Sterile processing certification (CRCST, CIS, or equivalent). Additional Information: Location: Elmhurst, IL 60126 Schedule: 3rd Shift 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM | 5x8 Hr Schedule Contract Length: 13 weeks (Temp to Hire) Pay Rate: $30 - $34.50/hour *Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials. Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Interested? Apply now! About Pride Health Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

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