Sterile Processing Clinical Coordinator

Mercy Ships

. Plan and support the provision of sterile processing onboard Mercy Ships vessels .

Posted 10/28/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sterile processing management, including instrument tracking and compliance with international standards. Proven ability to provide clinical governance and strategic leadership in sterile processing services within acute hospital settings.

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Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)Computerized Instrument Tracking System ManagementSterile Supplies ManagementClinical GovernanceStaffing and Recruitment Strategy

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Hard Skills

Sterile Processing StandardsInstrument Tracking Database ManagementEquipment ProcurementPreventive Maintenance CoordinationData Collection and Analysis

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingSelf-StarterLeadership

Tools & Technologies

SteMaTo Instrument Tracking DatabaseMonitoring Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Industry Keywords

HSPAANSI/AAMICSAUniversal PrecautionsAcute Hospital Setting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and support the provision of sterile processing onboard Mercy Ships vessels
Manage staffing, equipment, and required stock for each field service
Manage sterilizing equipment procurement with the biomedical team
Uphold sterile processing standards following HSPA, ANSI/AAMI, CSA, and applicable international standards and guidelines
Develop and maintain current, comprehensive, and effective policies and procedures
Provide centralized sterilizing clinical support to the Africa Mercy and Global Mercy departments
Provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for sterile processing services across Mercy Ships vessels
Track and report service-line performance using monitoring tools
Maintain and administer the SteMaTo instrument tracking database
Coordinate creation, modification, and auditing of instrument sets, inventory records, user permissions, and workflow configurations in SteMaTo
Support troubleshooting, upgrades, testing, and enhancements to the SteMaTo platform
Identify growth initiatives and integrate best practices into continuous improvement plans
Coordinate equipment preventive maintenance, repair, replacement, commissioning, validation, and performance qualification with the biomedical team
Review equipment lifecycle planning and replacement strategies
Provide input for the Hospital’s annual budget
Provide clinical governance related to quality, safety, clinical performance, and effectiveness
Contribute to projects including electronic health record development, sterile processing readiness, annual maintenance periods, ship department design, and ship equipping
Review applicants and qualifications for sterile processing positions
Document required vessel positions and select candidates to fill staffing plans
Liaise with People & Culture teams and assist with recruitment strategy
Attend industry conferences as appropriate
Maintain alignment with Mercy Ships Core Values, Code of Conduct, policies, and procedures
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Written and oral fluency in English is required
Able to be a self-starter, detail-oriented, and organized
Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Previous experience with instrument and sterile supplies management and knowledge of universal precautions, required
Previous experience with a computerized instrument tracking system required
Current active Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification or international equivalent in home country
Minimum two years full-time experience following licensure in an acute hospital setting
Prior experience with computerized instrument tracking systems is essential
Successful completion of On Boarding (Gateway) program
Managerial experience in Central Sterilization Department in an acute hospital setting preferred
Mercy Ships Alumni preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time, limited term role scheduled to end in December 2028
May require travel to the International Support Center and to the vessels