Sterile Processing Quality Coordinator

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Sterile Processing Quality Assurance (QA) Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring quality systems within the Sterile Processing Department (SPD). This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards, promotes patient safety, and drives continuous improvement in reprocessing practices, including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution.

Requirements

• Graduate of high school or GED equivalency required.
• Must be certified and maintain a certification in sterile processing form CRCST – HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution).
• Minimum of two (2) years of sterile processing experience in sterile processing and/or Operating Room.
• Knowledge of sterilization principles, microbiology, and infection prevention practices.
• Knowledge of instrument names, functions, and specialty sets.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation and recordkeeping.
• Ability to perform job functions while standing.
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting.
• Ability to perform job functions while walking.
• Ability to work indoors.
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
• Ability to bend at the waist.
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands.
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands.
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
• Ability to fully use both legs.
• Ability to reach in all directions.
• Ability to maintain vision 20/40 corrected.
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance.
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors.
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
• Good peripheral vision capabilities.
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment.
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced certification (CIS, CER, CHL) preferred.
• Previous supervisory and/or education experience preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic instrument tracking systems.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes.
• Ability to work from elevated areas.
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces.
• Ability to twist at the waist.
• Ability to squat and perform job functions.
• Ability to perform “pinching” operations.
• Ability to reach overhead.
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted.
• Ability to lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs.
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing, and monitoring quality systems within the Sterile Processing Department (SPD).
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Promoting patient safety.
• Driving continuous improvement in reprocessing practices, including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED