COORD STERILE PROC INST ROOM

Covenant Health • Knoxville, TN

122d

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Tech Coordinator is responsible for assisting with daily department activities under the direction of department leadership. This role requires proficiency in instrument decontamination, assembly, and endoscopy reprocessing, as well as knowledge of sterilization methods appropriate for various devices. The coordinator assists in directing the department in administrative and operational tasks and manages data collection systems. They may assume responsibility for the department in the absence of the department leader.

Requirements

• Must have two (2) years of surgical instrument or instrument technician experience.
• IAHCSMM (International Association for Healthcare Material Management) as a Certified Registered Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing Technicians) as a Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Makes recommendations to the department leader regarding equipment and inventory needs and desires.
• Orders equipment and supplies.
• Assists as site supervisor of sterile processing’s instrument management computer system.
• Assists in training of new and existing staff; performs routine, scheduled continuous education.
• Evaluates personnel and reports to the department leader.
• Consults staff to ensure department policies and directives from management are enforced.
• Maintains payroll and schedules staff according to the needs of the operating room schedule.
• Maintains department sterilizer and endoscope data.
• Communicates and assists operating room coordinators with instrument tray revisions.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Completes required education assignments annually.
• Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Unmatched medical insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Certification bonuses
• Leadership and professional development programs
• Employer-matched 401(k)
• Generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees