Job Title Quality Assurance Coordinator – Sterile Processing Location Naperville, IL Schedule / Job Type Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift | 8-Hour Shifts, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Key Responsibilities • Monitor Sterile Processing Department (SPD) workflow, quality, and daily operations; perform daily process and quality tray audits and document results in the tracking system. • Monitor staff competencies and provide training, coaching, and re-education, including onboarding new hires and assisting with annual competency assessments. • Maintain accurate quality and event reporting, including internal and external quality events. • Demonstrate proficiency with the instrument tracking system and ensure audits are documented for traceability; monitor routine equipment maintenance and troubleshoot minor equipment issues. • Follow SPD policies, manufacturer IFUs, and load-failure procedures while promoting compliance with AAMI, Joint Commission, and facility standards. • Support process improvement initiatives, attend meetings, submit detailed daily reports, and communicate effectively with 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. • Active sterile processing certification required: CRCST or CBSPDT. • Expert-level knowledge of SPD standards including AAMI, Joint Commission, and Infection Prevention guidelines. • At least 1 successfully completed travel contract. • Experience with Epic. Preferred Experience / Skills • Experience with instrument tracking systems and quality audit documentation. • Background in developing or delivering staff education and competency programs. Why Join Us • Opportunity to take a leadership-focused role within a sterile processing department, directly impacting patient safety and operational excellence. • No weekend, on-call, or holiday requirements, offering a consistent and predictable schedule.