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Advocate Aurora Health

$22.90 - $34.35/hr

Assess surgical case schedules to determine which instrument sets can be temporarily removed for ... Communicate effectively with SPD Supervisors, SPD Liaisons, and OR Clinical Coordinators regarding ...

NavitasPartners

$28/hr

Sterile Processing coordinator/ prod coordinator- Local Contract Job Type: Contract (Local ... Surgical instrument identification * Sterilization methods and techniques * Infection prevention ...

NavitasPartners

$28/hr

Sterile Processing coordinator/ prod coordinator- Local Contract Job Type: Contract (Local ... Surgical instrument identification * Sterilization methods and techniques * Infection prevention ...

Centstone HC

Sterile Processing Tech (SPT)

Tahlequah, OK · On-site

$30 - $36/hr

Surgical instrument handling * Autoclave operation * Infection control practices * Attention to detail * Equipment inspection * Inventory management * Team coordination and communication Experience ...

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How much do surgical instrument coordinator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for surgical instrument coordinator in the United States is $25.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $27.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Surgical Instrument Coordinators, and how can they be addressed?

Surgical Instrument Coordinators often face challenges such as managing inventory accuracy, ensuring timely sterilization, and coordinating with surgical teams to meet tight schedules. Balancing urgent requests while maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols can be demanding. To address these issues, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with both the sterile processing department and operating room staff are essential. Implementing tracking systems and collaborating closely with team members helps streamline workflows and reduce errors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Surgical Instrument Coordinator, and why are they important?

To excel as a Surgical Instrument Coordinator, you need detailed knowledge of surgical instruments, inventory management, and sterilization procedures, often supported by a high school diploma and certification in sterile processing. Proficiency with surgical tracking software, inventory control systems, and sterilization equipment is typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are critical soft skills for managing instrument sets and collaborating with surgical teams. These competencies ensure that surgical procedures run smoothly, reduce infection risks, and support patient safety in a high-stakes environment.

What are Surgical Instrument Coordinators?

Surgical Instrument Coordinators are healthcare professionals responsible for managing, organizing, and tracking surgical instruments and equipment within hospitals or surgical centers. Their main duties include ensuring that all surgical tools are properly sterilized, assembled, and available for procedures. They also handle inventory management, troubleshoot missing or damaged instruments, and collaborate with surgical teams to meet procedural needs. This role is critical for maintaining surgical safety and efficiency.

What is the difference between Surgical Instrument Coordinator vs Surgical Technologist?

AspectSurgical Instrument CoordinatorSurgical Technologist
CredentialsCertification often preferred (e.g., Certified Instrument Specialist)Certification typically required (e.g., CST, Certified Surgical Technologist)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centers, sterile processing unitsOperating rooms, surgical departments, clinics
Employer & IndustryHealthcare facilities, surgical supply companiesHospitals, outpatient surgical centers
Job FocusManaging surgical instruments, ensuring sterilization, inventory controlAssisting during surgeries, preparing sterile fields, passing instruments

While both roles are vital in surgical settings, the Surgical Instrument Coordinator primarily manages instruments and sterilization processes, whereas the Surgical Technologist actively assists during surgeries. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist

Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist

Advocate Aurora Health

$22.90 - $34.35/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Advocate Aurora Health rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 767 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

187th of 870 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Department:

37719 High Point Medical Center - Sterile Processing Services

Status:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Pay Range

$22.90 - $34.35

Join a team that plays a critical role in supporting safe, efficient surgical care. As a Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist, you'll be the operational heartbeat that ensures every instrument set, supply, and repair is exactly where it needs to be-when it needs to be there. In this role, you'll coordinate closely with vendors, surgical teams, and Sterile Processing staff across multiple facilities, keeping workflows smooth and eliminating delays. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving problems, and take pride in maintaining exceptional quality standards, this role is a perfect fit.

Essential Functions
  • Coordinate instrument repairs with approved vendors and maintain a detailed tracking log for all items sent off-site.
  • Assess surgical case schedules to determine which instrument sets can be temporarily removed for maintenance.
  • Manage procurement, receipt, and return of loaner, vendor, and trial instrument sets.
  • Order new and replacement supplies/instruments based on inventory levels, par levels, iShare requests, and managerial direction-while supporting adherence to departmental budgets.
  • Assist in resolving instrument and product recalls promptly to ensure patient safety.
  • Maintain and update the department's instrument tracking system, including entering new instruments and building count sheets.
  • Partner with SPD Liaisons to ensure instrument sets are complete, available, and ready for use.
  • Communicate effectively with SPD Supervisors, SPD Liaisons, and OR Clinical Coordinators regarding instrument availability.
  • Serve as an expert in all stages of the sterile processing cycle, offering guidance and education to SPD team members.
  • Participate in special projects and interdepartmental committees as needed.
  • Assist with Sterile Processing staffing support when required.
Education & Experience Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum two years of experience in Sterile Processing.
Licensure/Certification Requirements
  • Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or other sterile processing certification required.
  • Certification as a Surgical Instrument Specialist required within one year of hire.
Shift
Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-11:30pm

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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Advocate Healthcare, based in Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States, is a leading figure in the health care industry. Accessible via their official website, 'advocatehealth.com', this organization provides a wide variety of medical services and treatment options. Founded in 1995 through a merger of Evangelical Health Systems Corporation and Lutheran General HealthSystem, Advocate Healthcare has grown exponentially over the years. Now, it operates more than 400 sites of care, including 12 hospitals that encompass 11 acute care hospitals, the state’s largest integrated children’s network, five Level I trauma centers, and three Level II trauma centers. Upholding their values of equality, compassion, excellence, partnership and stewardship, Advocate Healthcare's mission is centered on building lifelong relationships with patients by delivering the best health outcomes and highest level of service through an integrated approach to care and wellness.

Industry

Hospitals and health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

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