Sterile Processing Coordinator

About the role

Assumes responsibility for the dept. and day to day activities in the dept. Also participates in continuous quality improvement programs and utilizes all equipment, supplies, and resources in a prudent and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and analyzes departmental goals and looks for opportunities to improve department processes within AAMI/AORN guidelines.
• Collaborates with all departmental personnel to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the department.
• Fosters a team environment and promotes a good working relationship between OR staff and Prep staff, as well as other departments.
• Utilizes all equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources in a prudent and efficient manner.
• Maintains all equipment in good working order to ensure efficient departmental operations and the provision of high-quality health care services.
• Ensures adherence to quality standards established by the department and follows AAMI/AORN guidelines.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement programs to foster quality health care services.
• Strives to promote the quality and efficiency of his/her own performance through participation in staff educational programs, approved continuing education courses, and specialized skill training programs.
• Maintains a good working knowledge of the duties, equipment, and processes of the dept.
• Orders and replaces instruments/set items accordingly and in an efficient manner in collaboration with OR team.
• Orders and replaces supplies in a timely fashion to ensure all supplies are available for staff in prep and OR.
• Maintains accurate records.
• Anticipates needs according to the OR schedule.
• Maintains PAR level in CS.
• Orders supplies weekly and as needed.
• Maintains weekly plant log.
• Notifies manager with equipment concerns.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• 3 years Sterile Processing experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure Certification in Sterile Processing required. Experience can be accepted in lieu of certification.
• Knowledgeable of AAMI standards.

Skills

May be required to scrub in as Surgical Tech when needed.

Benefits

FMOL Health is a leading health care innovator in Louisiana and Mississippi. We bring together outstanding clinicians, the most advanced technology and leading research to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality and safest care possible. This commitment is grounded in a history that is more than 100 years old, but reflected today by our strategic vision of transforming healthcare through superior performance and excellent patient care.

Pay

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Schedule

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