Sterile Processing Coordinator

Sterile Processing RoleYour future role at a glanceLocation: Murfreesboro, TNFacility: Ascension Saint Thomas RutherfordDepartment: Sterile ProcessingSchedule: Full-Time | DaysLife at Ascension: Where Purpose Meets OpportunityAscension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.Benefits That Help You ThriveComprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA optionsFinancial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insuranceTime to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidaysCareer growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learningEmotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resourcesFamily support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefitsOther benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and moreHow You'll Make An Impact In This RoleOrchestrate the daily operations of the sterile processing department by managing shift scheduling, resource allocation, and specialized service line tasks to ensure surgical readiness.Serve as a primary technical and functional expert, providing hands-on support and guidance to staff to maintain the highest standards of instrument decontamination and sterilization.Champion clinical safety and compliance by monitoring work progress and conducting regular audits to ensure all activities align with rigorous institutional policies and procedures.Optimize team performance by overseeing the orientation and training of new associates and providing meaningful input into the ongoing evaluation of staff development.Ensure departmental reliability by managing essential supplies and maintaining a consistent focus on quality assurance to protect patient safety throughout the surgical cycle.What Minimum Requirements You'll NeedLicensure / Certification / Registration:Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association preferred.Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) preferred.Education:High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.What Additional Preferences We're SeekingPrevious experience in Sterile Processing.Equal employment opportunity employerAscension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.Fraud prevention noticeProspective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.E-Verify statementEmployer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.