Sterile Processing Coordinator- Kershaw

Medical University of South Carolina•Camden, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Coordinator reports to the Manager, Sterile Processing. Under general supervision of the department manager, shift supervisor or designee, the SPD performs instrument production, case assembly, sterile processing, decontamination of surgical instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures, state, local and federal requirements. This position participates in quality improvement initiatives, functions as a preceptor to new hires, and assumes role of supervisor in supervisor’s absence. This position may require supervisory roles of multiple locations.

Requirements

Graduate of high school or GED equivalency examination
Must be certified and maintain a certification in sterile processing from HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)
At least three (3) years of experience in sterile processing and/or leadership role
Must have certification from IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management)
Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while sitting (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while walking (Continuous)
Ability to climb stairs (Infrequent)
Ability to work indoors (Continuous)
Ability to work outside in temperature extremes (Infrequent)
Ability to work from elevated areas (Frequent)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (Infrequent)
Ability to bend at the waist (Continuous)
Ability to twist at the waist (Frequent)
Ability to squat and perform job functions (Frequent)
Ability to perform "pinching" operations (Frequent)
Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (Continuous)
Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands (Continuous)
Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands (Continuous)
Ability to reach overhead (Frequent)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous)
Ability to fully use both legs (Continuous)
Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination (Frequent)
Ability to reach in all directions (Continuous)
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (Infrequent)
Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (Infrequent)
Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force (Frequent)
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (Continuous)
Ability to match or discriminate between colors (Continuous)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous)
Good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous)
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations (Continuous)
Ability to work rotating shifts (Frequent)
Ability to work overtime as required (Frequent)
Ability to work in a latex safe environment (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous)
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (Selected Positions) (Continuous)
Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Selected Positions) (Continuous)

Nice To Haves

2 years' experience in Central Sterile or as a Surgical Tech is preferred
Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) and/or Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) certification preferred

Responsibilities

Performs instrument production
Performs case assembly
Performs sterile processing
Performs decontamination of surgical instruments in compliance with medical center policies and procedures, state, local and federal requirements
Participates in quality improvement initiatives
Functions as a preceptor to new hires
Assumes role of supervisor in supervisor’s absence
May require supervisory roles of multiple locations