Central Sterile Processing Instrument Coordinator
Cooperhealth
·Yesterday
- Location
- Camden, NJ, US
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Associate
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
About Us
Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.
Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.
The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with Advanced Recovery Systems.
Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.
More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.
Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org(opens in new window) to learn more.
Short Description
The Sterile Processing Surgical Instrument Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the cleaning, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, storage, tracking, repair, and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment.
This role supports safe patient care by ensuring instruments are processed according to established policies, manufacturer instructions for use, infection prevention standards, and regulatory requirements.
The coordinator serves as a resource for sterile processing staff, operating room teams, recommended best practices, and perioperative leadership to support timely case readiness, accurate tray assembly, and efficient instrument flow.
Experience Required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in sterile processing, central sterile supply, surgical technology, or a related perioperative environment.
Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in healthcare, sterile processing, surgical technology, or a related field preferred.
License/Certification Requirements
CRCST required
CIS, CHL, CER preferred