Coordinator, Sterile Processing - Decontamination

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

The Coordinator, Sterile Processing position is the shift lead for operations of the Sterile Processing Area within the assigned core. The coordinator works directly in the certified role 50% of the time, receiving, sorting, decontaminating, reassembling, packaging, sterilizing, storing, and distributing reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays, and supplies. The role manages workflow and triages issues or concerns that arise during the shift. Each coordinator is assigned specific duties related to orientation, education and training, quality assurance, instrument repair, or scheduling. This position specifically works in decontamination and starts with required day-shift training before moving to the evening shift.

Requirements

High school equivalent or GED.
At least 3 years of experience in a production environment and at least one Sterile Processing certification from HSPA or CBSPD; alternatively, at least 2 years of production-environment experience and at least two Sterile Processing certifications from HSPA or CBSPD.
National or International Sterile Processing Certification.
Required proficiency with steam, EtO, plasma, peracetic acid, dry heat, and liquid sterilants.
Required knowledge of equipment, sterilizers, washers, instruments, and tray assembly.
Effective communication and leadership skills.
Good manual dexterity.
Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a Sterile Processing program.
Previous leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Perform decontamination procedures.
Prepare reusable patient care items for sterilization.
Sterilize items using appropriate sterilization methods.
Pick surgical case carts and store and distribute reusable patient care equipment, instrument trays, and supplies.
Participate as a productive member of the perioperative processing team.
Maintain positive relationships with patients, customers, co-workers, and management; handle escalated customer service calls.
Enforce policies and procedures according to industry and organizational regulations, including JC, CMS, OSHA, and AMMI requirements.
Collaborate with the Manager on hiring and related personnel decisions, performance reviews, training, scheduling, and team development.
Assist the Manager in maintaining departmental performance standards.
Assist with ordering, receiving, and distributing reusable instruments.
Coordinate staff members, ensure their work output is satisfactory, and resolve their concerns.
Allocate and track resources effectively across Support Services at CMC.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with applicable policies and standards.
Safeguard patients' Protected Health Information (PHI) and comply with annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures.