Sterile Processing Tech Coordinator, Richland, Full Time

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Reporting to Sterile Processing department leadership, the Sterile Processing Coordinator guides the daily operations of the shift or department as assigned with regards to staffing, assignments, prioritization, and workflow. Steps in to perform Sterile Processing Tech duties in Central Sterile Processing Department as needed in Decontamination, Instrument Preparation and Assembly, and Sterilization/Disinfection relating to cleaning and sterilizing instruments and equipment to be used in patient care. In monitoring daily functions, they are also responsible for double checking documentation for completion and maintaining reprocessing schedules for all clients (including internal or external clinics, departments, or units). The position requires working within the standards and guidelines of multiple industry agencies (including, but not limiting to TJC, AAMI, FDA, CDC).

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference
• Assists the supervisor or manager with staff coverage within the department. Prioritizes and assigns functions/tasks for staff during assigned shift as delegated by the supervisor or manager.
• Receives, sorts, disassembles and processes contaminated instruments and equipment using the procedures and guidelines as established by Infection Control. Removes soil, blood, tissue fragments and body fluids by wiping, soaking, rinsing, scrubbing and using ultrasonic or other mechanical methods, as applicable.
• Assembles all instrument sets following prescribed manner and as outlined on the Instrument Count Sheets. Properly documents missing items from the set and labels sets correctly. Takes action to correct problems with instrument sets and reports any unresolved issues.
• Sterilizes instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various types of autoclaves and aerators. Reprocesses equipment via high level disinfection as appropriate. Loads and operates machinery in prescribed manner and sets controls to correct specifications for the items being sterilized.
• Observes and interprets biological, mechanical and chemical monitors relevant to processing/sterilizing. Record results and maintains required records. Initiates recalls as required. Monitors sterilization documentation for completion throughout the shift, initiating edits as necessary in the Instrument Tracking System (SPM, Censitrac) or established manual systems.
• Coordinates central sterile services with operating room and other clients (clinics, units, departments) in order to provide prompt, accurate and efficient service. Ensures any reprocessing requests from other clients are documented and ready for pick-up in a timely manner.
• Observes and reports to leader any unfamiliar items with or without appropriate processing literature. Reports equipment requiring repair as needed. Is self-directed and intervenes with corrections to variances in the processing practice.
• Assumes responsibility of department in absence of Manager or Supervisor. Is expected to prioritize tasks, coordinate and assign staff to ensure adequate coverage in each work area. Reports inappropriate employee behavior to supervisors or manager.
• Models Prisma Health behavior expectations. Assists with coaching, mentoring and training coworkers as assigned. Trains and assists with integration of new team members. Shares knowledge, ideas and expertise to support the team and the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Completion of job-related coursework: Surgical Tech, Sterile Processing Tech, or Dental Assistant training program.
• Experience - One (1) year of CSPD (Sterile Processing) or Surgical Tech experience

In Lieu Of

• In lieu of the education requirement only, will accept High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years related experience.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• Certification as either: CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) from HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association); OR CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician) from CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• NA

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

1510 Richland Hospital

Department

Central Sterile

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