Sterile Processing Coordinator - Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center, Full Time

About the role

Serves as a liaison between the Sterile Processing Department (SPD), distribution, and user departments inside and outside the healthcare facility. Manages daily functions in the SPD ensuring that established infection control practices are followed. Processes and exchanges items requiring sterilization from units, clinics, and facilities inside and out of the System.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates the organization and cleanliness of the department.
• Makes revisions to par levels as needed.
• Reviews instrument trays, medication management, and exchanges medical equipment, carts and procedure trays as applicable.
• Aids in utilizing customer feedback to identify and implement programs for improving services.
• Aids the OR service coordinators with the acquisition of instruments and trays.
• Maintains documentation process for loaner instrumentation delivery and removal.
• Aids in updating and maintaining manufacturers' recommendations for cleaning, packaging, sterilization and storage of instruments and equipment.

Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Requires bending, stooping, reaching, and stretching.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and be able to push and pull heavy loads.
• Acuity in vision and hearing.
• Dexterity in both hands and fingers.
• In toctact with sense of smell and touch.
• Must be able to work under pressure and perform repetitive motion tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current SPD certification required.
• Minimum 3 years central or sterile processing experience required.
• Supervisory experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English preferred.

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of infection control practices.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including:

• Compensation based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Annual increases based on performance.
• Paid time off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Education Assistance Program.

Pay

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.

Schedule

2nd Shift