Why North Memorial Health?

At North Memorial Health, you’re part of an inclusive health team that is rooted in our values: Advocate Courageously, Rally Together, Respect Uniqueness and Create Impact. Empathy and care are at the heart of North’s culture which is designed to actively support each team member’s wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower patients to achieve their best health.

Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 23 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (~5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list, 2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

Benefits the North Way!

As North Memorial Health is a non-profit organization you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Most part-time and all full-time positions are eligible for benefits.

• Health & Welfare Benefit Packages
• 401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan, based on workgroup eligibility 
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans
• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement 
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias.

About this position

The Coordinator, SPD Instruments is responsible for the management, maintenance, standardization, inventory control, and repair coordination of surgical instruments and specialty instrumentation throughout the Sterile Processing Department. This position serves as a key liasion between SPD, Operating Room staff, surgeons, vendors, and leadership to ensure instrument availability, regulatory compliance, and efficient workflow. The Coordinator, SPD Instruments provides subject matter expertise regarding instrument tracking, inventory optimization, set standardization, repairs, to support safe, high-quality patient care. This role is not a supervisory position but serves as a department resource and lead coordinator for instrumentation-related activities.

Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduated from an accredited school in Sterile Processing Technician Program required. Current team members hired before September 1, 2024, and any applicant participating in an NMH approved trainee program, are exempt from this requirement.
   

Experience

Experience
• Minimum of 3 years of Sterile Processing experience in an acute care setting.
• Demonstrated experience with surgical instrumentation, assembly, inspection, and sterilization processes.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Basic knowledge of surgical instruments, common medical abbreviations, and basic medical terminology
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and as a team to provide exceptional customer service.
• Effective planning, organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to express ideas and information (both in written and oral form), clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict in a positive manner. Has awareness of, responds to, and considers the needs, feelings, and capabilities of others.
• Ability to be accountable for quality customer service and respond appropriately to a variety of personalities and situations.
• Proficient in oral and written communication using English with skills sufficient to perform functions of position.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to perform manual inspection, assembly and packaging methods for sterilization.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Possess basic computer usage and skills to include, MS applications, internet, etc.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to operate automated SPD equipment.  

Licensure/Certification

• CRCSTCBSPD/HSPA required within 6 months of hire date

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.