Coordinator, Sterile Processing Evenings

University Hospitals • Elyria, OH

85d

About The Position

The Coordinator, Sterile Processing position is the shift lead for operations of the Sterile Processing Area within their assigned core and will be in direct staffing in the certified role 50% of their time, in which they would be responsible for receiving, sorting, decontaminating, reassembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing and distributing reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies. This role will manage work-flow and triage issues or concerns that come up during the shift. Each Coordinator will be assigned specific duties relative to orientation/education/training, quality assurance, instrument repair or scheduling.

Requirements

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
• Graduate of a Sterile Processing program (Preferred)
• 3+ years Experience in a production environment with a minimum of One Sterile Processing Certifications (HSPA or CBSPD) (Required)
• 2+ years Experience in a production environment with a minimum of two Sterile Processing Certifications (HSPA or CBSPD) (Required)
• Demonstrates effective communication and leadership skills (Required proficiency)
• Steam, EtO, Plasma, Peracetic Acid, Dry Heat, and liquid sterilants (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of: Equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly (Required proficiency)
• Good manual dexterity (Required proficiency)
• Attention to details (Required proficiency)
• National or International Sterile Processing Certification (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination procedure
• Prepares reusable patient care items for sterilization
• Sterilization using appropriate sterilization methods
• Picks surgical case carts, stores and distribute reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays and supplies
• Participates as a productive member of the perioperative processing team
• Maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers
• Enforces policy and procedures according to industry and entity regulations
• Responsible for ensuring adherence to all JC, CMS, OSHA and AMMI regulations
• Collaborates with Manager for all hiring and related personnel decisions, completing routine performance review evaluations, training, scheduling, team development and the like
• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with management, patients, co-workers and customers. Handles escalated customer service calls
• Assists Manager maintains departmental performance standards
• Assists the ordering, receiving and the distribution of reusable instruments
• Participates on coordinating staff members, and is responsible for ensuring their work output is satisfactory and their concerns are resolved
• Allocates and tracks resources effectively across Support Services at CMC
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Benefits

• Complies with all policies and standards
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED