Tech Surgical

Job Title

Quality Assurance Coordinator – Sterile Processing

Location

Naperville, IL

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift (8-Hour Shifts)

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor Sterile Processing Department (SPD) workflow, quality, and daily operations; perform and document daily process and quality tray audits in the tracking system.
• Monitor staff competencies and provide training, coaching, and re-education; train new hires and assist with annual competency assessments.
• Maintain accurate quality and event reporting, including internal and external quality events (ERA).
• Demonstrate proficiency with the instrument tracking system and ensure audits are documented for traceability; monitor routine equipment maintenance and troubleshoot minor equipment issues.
• Follow SPD policies, manufacturer IFUs, and load-failure procedures; promote compliance with AAMI, Joint Commission, and applicable hospital standards.
• Support process improvement initiatives, submit detailed daily reports, attend meetings, and communicate effectively with site management and quality/education leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician.
• At least 2 years of experience in quality assurance, staff education, or supervisory responsibilities within SPD.
• Active sterile processing certification required: CRCST or CBSPDT.
• Expert-level knowledge of SPD standards including AAMI, Joint Commission, and Infection Prevention guidelines.
• At least 1 successfully completed travel contract in sterile processing.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience leading or supporting quality improvement initiatives within a sterile processing or surgical services environment.
• Familiarity with instrument tracking systems and traceability documentation processes.

Why Join Us

• Play a key leadership role in quality and education within a high-volume sterile processing environment, directly contributing to patient safety and operational excellence.
• No floating, weekend, on-call, or holiday requirements — allowing for a consistent and predictable night shift schedule.