Sterile Processing Coordinator, Richland, FT Nights

Reporting to Sterile Processing department leadership, the Sterile Processing Coordinator guides the daily operations of the shift or department with regard to staffing, assignments, prioritization, and workflow. Steps in to perform Sterile Processing Tech duties as needed in Decontamination, Instrument Preparation and Assembly, and Sterilization/Disinfection relating to cleaning and sterilizing instruments and equipment for patient care.

Responsibilities

• 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 procedures and guidelines established by Infection Control. Removes soil, blood, tissue fragments, and body fluids by wiping, soaking, rinsing, scrubbing, and using ultrasonic or other mechanical methods.
• Assembles all instrument sets following prescribed manner and as outlined on the Instrument Count Sheets. Properly documents missing items, labels sets correctly, takes action to correct problems, and reports 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.
• Observes and interprets biological, mechanical, and chemical monitors relevant to processing/sterilizing. Records results, maintains required records, initiates recalls as required, and monitors sterilization documentation for completion throughout the shift.
• Coordinates central sterile services with operating room and other clients (clinics, units, departments) to provide prompt, accurate, and efficient service. Ensures reprocessing requests are documented and ready for pick-up in a timely manner.
• Observes and reports unfamiliar items with or without appropriate processing literature. Reports equipment requiring repair as needed. Intervenes with corrections to variances in processing practice.
• Assumes responsibility for the department in the absence of the Manager or Supervisor. Prioritizes tasks, coordinates and assigns 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of job-related coursework: Surgical Tech, Sterile Processing Tech, or Dental Assistant training program.
• One (1) year of CSPD (Sterile Processing) or Surgical Tech experience.
• In lieu of the education requirement, will accept a High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of related experience.
• 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).

Schedule

Night shift