Central Sterile Coordinator

Join University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center as a Central Sterile Processing Clinical Coordinator (CRCST)!

Take the next step in your Central Sterile Processing career with University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center in Largo, MD! We are seeking an experienced Central Sterile Processing Clinical Coordinator to support quality, staff development, competency, education, and daily operations across Central Sterile Processing. This role is ideal for an experienced sterile processing professional who enjoys developing others, strengthening processes, and maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and surgical instrument processing.

As the CSP Clinical Coordinator, you will provide hands-on operational support while serving as a key resource for staff and perioperative teams. You will lead staff orientation, training, competency assessments, and ongoing education while supporting quality improvement, regulatory compliance, instrument management, and sterile processing standards.

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday | 6:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. | Rotating weekends & holidays required | Flexibility to cover all shifts & additional weekends as needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following statements describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties.

• Coordinate staff orientation, annual competencies, ongoing education, training, and competency assessments.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs based on changing practices, standards, equipment, and department needs.
• Provide coaching, guidance, remediation, and one-on-one support to Central Sterile Processing staff.
• Provide direct clinical supervision and serve as a resource to Sterile Processing team members.
• Support staff certification preparedness by providing educational resources and conducting review sessions as needed.
• Maintain high standards for decontamination, disinfection, inspection, assembly, wrapping, and sterilization of medical equipment and surgical instruments.
• Support surgical instrumentation management, including new instrument sets, count sheet revisions, inventory, and staff education on new equipment and applicable IFUs.
• Conduct ongoing audits of staff training records and maintain required education and competency documentation.
• Assist CSP leadership with policies, standard operating procedures, staff education, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Monitor operational compliance with Joint Commission, OSHA, AORN, federal, state, and local standards governing sterile processing activities.
• Collaborate with Perioperative Leadership, Service Line Coordinators, physicians, and staff to support instrument and tray management and meet clinical needs.
• Support quality assurance initiatives related to perioperative services, staff productivity, and infection control.
• Maintain flexibility to work across shifts, including weekends, when necessary to support staff education and competency needs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSURE:

• Valid Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), required.
• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience within a Central Sterile Processing environment, required; five (5) or more years preferred.
• Valid driver's license with access to insured transportation, required.
• Associate degree in a health-related field, required.
• Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), or Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) certification, preferred.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

All applicant information will be handled confidentially in accordance with EEO guidelines.

COMPENSATION

• Pay Range: $28.82 - $40.35 per hour.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package available for Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN employees.
• Opportunities for Career Growth and Advancement within a Growing Central Sterile Processing Department Dedicated to Quality, Safety, and Excellence in Surgical Care.

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