Travel Sterile Processing Technician
Long Beach, California
Instrumentum, LLC - 2240 East Artesia Boulevard

Job Opportunity: Sterile Processing Coordinator

Location: Long Beach, California
Employment Type: Clinical

Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Coordinator oversees daily operations of sterile processing to ensure efficient workflow, regulatory compliance, and high-quality outcomes. This role leads a team of technicians responsible for cleaning, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments and equipment according to standards, while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise sterile processing technicians and coordinate shift assignments to ensure adequate coverage and workflow.
• Monitor decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments.
• Ensure compliance with ANSI/AAMI standards, IFUs, and internal SOPs.
• Perform and review quality assurance audits with complete and accurate documentation.
• 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 operations.
• Communicate customer service feedback and respond to concerns effectively.
• Assist in supply inventory management and reorder processes.
• Support continuous quality improvement initiatives and monitor KPIs.
• Direct supervision of all sterile processing staff during assigned shifts.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of sterile processing experience.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role in healthcare or manufacturing environments.
• Certification in sterile processing (CRCST).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 Qualifications

• Certification in sterile processing (CIS).
• Healthcare leadership certification (HSPA-CHL).
• College degree or three-plus years of leadership experience.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / Not required.