Surgical Services Logistics & Sterile Processing Coordinator
Job Location:
Maywood, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Loyola Medicine a member of Trinity Health is a nationally ranked academic quaternary care system based in Chicagos western suburbs. With its main campus at Loyola University Medical Center Loyola Medicine is part of a comprehensive three-hospital system includingLoyola University Medical CenterGottlieb Memorial Hospital andMacNeal Hospital.
If youre passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of our communities join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong!
What youll do:
The Coordinator of Surgical Services Logistics & Sterile Processing provides operational leadership and oversight for critical support functions within Surgical Services with a strong emphasis on sterile processing workflow surgical equipment readiness case support logistics and regulatory compliance. This role ensures the safe efficient and effective management of sterile instrumentation specialty equipment anesthesia support services and surgical support staff to maintain exceptional patient care and operating room performance.
Working collaboratively with Surgical Services leadership physicians nursing teams and ancillary departments the Coordinator oversees daily operations staffing resource allocation quality initiatives and process improvement efforts that support both scheduled and emergent surgical procedures.
- Provide oversight of sterile processing operations and Surgical Services Technician functions to ensure timely availability of sterile instruments trays and supplies.
- Monitor workflows related to instrument decontamination assembly sterilization storage and distribution to support surgical case readiness.
- Ensure compliance with AAMI Joint Commission infection prevention and organizational standards related to sterile processing and equipment management.
- Coordinate acquisition maintenance allocation and replacement planning for specialty surgical equipment and instrumentation.
- Collaborate with perioperative teams to anticipate equipment needs and ensure resources are available for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Monitor equipment utilization and develop strategies to maximize operational efficiency and reduce delays.
- Oversee daily operations for Sterile Processing Surgical Services Technicians Anesthesia Technicians and Service Associates.
- Manage staffing scheduling and resource allocation to support surgical volume patient safety and operational efficiency.
- Implement process improvements that enhance workflow service excellence and department performance.
- Partner with Surgical Services leadership to achieve quality safety and operational goals.
- Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement in sterile processing equipment readiness and departmental operations.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory accreditation and infection prevention standards.
- Lead coach and support Sterile Processing and Surgical Services support staff.
- Assist with recruitment onboarding training performance management and staff engagement.
- Foster a collaborative culture focused on accountability teamwork and professional growth.
- Support budget planning resource allocation and cost-containment initiatives.
- Assist with product evaluations equipment utilization and vendor partnerships to optimize operational effectiveness.
- Serve as a liaison between Sterile Processing Surgical Services Nursing Anesthesia and Supply Chain teams.
- Coordinate communication related to staffing equipment availability and operational priorities.
- Maintain expertise in sterile processing standards perioperative best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and leadership training.
What We Offer:
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Whatyoullneed for this job:
Minimum Education:
Required: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education
Preferred: Bachelors Degree
Minimum Experience:
Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Preferred: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience
Details: Operational knowledge of the perioperative department is preferred.
Licensure/Certifications:
Required: N/A
Preferred: N/A
Other: Sterile Processing Certification
Compensation
Pay Range: $20.02- $31.03per hour
Actual compensation will fall within the rangebutmay vary based on factors such as experience qualifications education location licensure certification requirements and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
Benefits:
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Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
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About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
