Sterile Processing Coordinator-Nights- Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital-Lakeland, FL

Opening Summer 2026 at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL.

Orlando Health offers a great DAY ONE benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Drug Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Education Assistance: Preferred Education Program-100% PAID Tuition, Tuition reimbursement & repayment of previous loans
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Family Care Benefits & so much more

The Sterile Processing Coordinator coordinates many of the activities of sterile processing department and demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the skills, and the ability to perform all aspects of the sterilization process, from cleaning and decontamination through packaging, sterilization and distribution.

Essential Functions

• Assures the quality and contents of the instrument trays meet the need for individual surgical procedures.
• Responsible for the supervision of case cart, SPD and Core. The SPD Coordinator has the knowledge to develop and configure instrumentation trays for quality patient care during all surgical procedures.
• Responsible for the daily processing of Case Cart supplies and instruments.
• Must have contact with all vendors and assure them that their trays are complete and sterilized.
• Interacts with the OR Clinical Specialist and the OR Equipment Tech and provides the interaction between the OR personnel and the SPD concerning instruments and supplies problems.
• Works closely with the Loan Borrow Coordinator in assuring the timely processing of borrowed instrumentation and equipment, and with the timely turnover after use.
• Assists in interviewing, selecting, and hiring SPD personnel. Responsible for assisting in the orientation of new employees and human resource issues for the department including coaching plans.
• Conducts staff meetings to discuss pertinent information and appropriately documents minutes for these meetings.
• Participates in long and short-range departmental plans, divisional and through the Corporate Sterile Processing Committee.
• Attends interdepartmental meetings relative to SPD issues. Attends Operational Development continuing management education programs.
• Interacts with customer departments to integrate and improve patient care activities.
• Assists in identifying educational needs for SPD staff and customer departments.
• Maintains correct safety practices as outlined by Federal mandates and recommendations, i.e. OSHA, NIOSH, EPA.
• Participates in the Performance Improvement program by assisting in developing, collecting data for, and analyzing QA monitors.
• Encourages the continued professional growth of staff members through participation in professional organizations and by scheduling time for continuing education inservices.
• Holds membership in and is involved in professional organizations related to job functions.
• Manages various personnel functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and disciplinary actions.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Demonstrates integrity and professional accountability.
• Highly motivated and dedicated team player, and assumes responsibility for personal professional development and continuing education.

Education/Training

High school graduate or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification

Maintains one of the following certifications:

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through the International Association of Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM); or
• Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) through the International Association of Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM); or
• SPD Technician Certification (CSPDT) through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD); or
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Manager (CSPDM) through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD); or
• Certified in Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

Experience

Five (5) years of experience in Central Processing/Surgical Services and prior experience in the Management of case cart delivery system and Sterile Processing and Distribution (SPD) daily operations.