Job Title Quality Assurance Coordinator – Sterile Processing Location Naperville, IL Schedule / Job Type Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Evening Shift (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM) Key Responsibilities • Monitor Sterile Processing Department (SPD) workflow, quality, and daily operations to ensure compliance with established standards. • Perform daily process and quality tray audits, documenting results accurately within the instrument tracking system for full traceability. • Monitor staff competencies and provide training, coaching, and re-education as needed; train new hires and assist with annual competency assessments. • Maintain accurate quality and event reporting, including internal and external quality events (ERA reporting). • Monitor routine equipment maintenance, troubleshoot minor equipment issues, and ensure adherence to SPD policies, manufacturer IFUs, and load-failure procedures. • Support process improvement initiatives, attend quality meetings, and submit detailed daily reports to site management and quality/education leadership. Required Qualifications • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician. • At least 2 years of experience in quality assurance, staff education, or supervisory responsibilities within an SPD setting. • Active certification as a Sterile Processing Technician — CRCST or CBSPDT required. • Demonstrated expert-level knowledge of AAMI standards, Joint Commission requirements, and Infection Prevention guidelines. • At least 1 successfully completed travel contract in sterile processing. • Proficiency with Epic and instrument tracking systems. Preferred Experience / Skills • Experience in a supervisory or lead sterile processing role with direct staff oversight responsibilities. • Familiarity with implementing process improvements to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency. • Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience submitting formal quality reports. Why Join Us • Take on a high-impact quality assurance role within a structured sterile processing environment that values compliance, patient safety, and continuous improvement. • No floating, weekend, on-call, or holiday requirements — offering a consistent and predictable schedule.