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Sterile Processing Coordinator

CHI St Vincent Health Sherwood, Arkansas
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The posted compensation range of $18.74 - $23.43 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-409353 Employment Type Full Time Department Sterile Processing Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Day Remote No Category Technician Travel No

Responsibilities

As our Sterile Processing Coordinator at CHI St. Vincent, you will help ensure the safety and effectiveness of patient care by managing the sterilization and distribution of medical instruments and equipment.

Every day, you will oversee the sterilization processes, maintain the cleanliness and functionality of equipment, and coordinate the efficient distribution of sterile supplies to various departments within the hospital. You will be expected to adhere to strict quality and safety standards, manage inventory levels, and collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to meet their instrument needs.

To be successful in this role, you must have a strong understanding of sterilization techniques, experience in sterile processing, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

  • Acts as a communication liaison between surgery, physicians, and hospital departments within their service line, facilitating the location of instruments required for surgical cases.
  • Ensures compliance with hospital policies, personnel assignments, and department operational procedures, particularly regarding the CSIQ software system, safety protocols, infection prevention, and equipment management.
  • Maintains thorough documentation and notifies surgery and Sterile Processing Department (SPD) leadership about instruments requiring repair, addition to trays, or replacement to ensure the completeness of all surgical trays.
  • Actively checks the surgery schedule to prevent case delays, conducts instrument inventories, and prepares next-day needs lists to ensure timely completion of case carts and instruments.

Qualifications
  • High School Diploma, or GED Required
  • 5+ years of experience in a Sterile Processing Department with one year in a lead or charge role.
  • Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required.

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more!

Overview

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements.  CHI St Vincent North has 69 beds and offers a small-town feeling of family and camaraderie. We have a strong neuro and cardiac focus. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.  CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our employee well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: Free Premium Membership to our Care@Work program to help employees with child care, pet care, senior caregivers, housekeepers & more. Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft  Adoption Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO)  Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Programs

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].

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