Coordinator, Sterile Processing - Weekends/Nights

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

11d

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%25 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)
3+ years Experience in a production environment with a minimum of One Sterile Processing Certifications (HSPA or CBSPD) (Required)
National or International Sterile Processing Certification (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)

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a Sterile Processing program (Preferred)
2+ years Experience in a production environment with a minimum of two Sterile Processing Certifications (HSPA or CBSPD) (Required)
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
Participates as a productive member of the perioperative process team
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.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.