Job Title Quality Assurance Coordinator – Sterile Processing Location Naperville, IL Schedule / Job Type Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 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 and document results accurately within the instrument tracking system for 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, submit detailed daily reports, and communicate effectively with site management and quality/education leadership. Required Qualifications • Minimum 3 years of experience as a Sterile Processing Technician. • At least 1 successfully completed travel contract in sterile processing. • 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 expertise in AAMI standards, Joint Commission requirements, and Infection Prevention guidelines. • Proficiency with Epic and instrument tracking systems. Preferred Experience / Skills • Experience leading or supporting quality improvement initiatives within a sterile processing or perioperative environment. • Familiarity with ERA reporting processes and event documentation best practices. • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams including supervisors and quality/education leadership. Why Join Us • Take on a meaningful quality-focused leadership role within a dynamic sterile processing environment that prioritizes patient safety and operational excellence. • No weekends, no on-call, and no holiday requirements — offering a consistent and predictable day-shift schedule.