Allied - Sterile Processing Tech
Edward Hospital•Naperville, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
Quality Assurance Coordinator for Sterile Processing responsible for ensuring workflow, quality, and compliance in the sterile processing department.
Requirements
- 3+ years as a sterile processing tech with 1 successful travel contract.
- At least 2 years of experience in quality assurance, staff education, or supervisory responsibilities.
- Certification as a sterile processing technician (CRCST or CBSPDT).
- Expert knowledge of SPD AAMI, Joint Commission, and Infection Prevention.
- Epic experience.
Responsibilities
- Monitor SPD workflow, quality, and daily operations.
- Perform daily process and quality tray audits and document results in the tracking system.
- Monitor staff competencies and provide training, coaching, and re-education.
- Train new hires and assist with annual competency assessments.
- Maintain accurate quality and event reporting, including ERA/internal and external quality events.
- Demonstrate proficiency with the instrument tracking system and ensure audits are documented for traceability.
- Monitor routine equipment maintenance and troubleshoot minor equipment issues.
- Follow SPD policies, guidelines, manufacturer IFUs, and load-failure procedures.
- Promote compliance with AAMI, Joint Commission, and hospital standards.
- Support implementation of process improvements to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency.
- Communicate effectively with Site Management, Supervisors, and Quality/Education leadership.
- Submit detailed daily reports and respond promptly to communications.
- Attend meetings and support ongoing quality improvement initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
