STERILE PROCESSING COORDINATOR

Overview

To be responsible for providing leadership to the sterile processing department staff to ensure that the operational performance and quality goals of the department are met. Oversees sterile processing technicians, data collection, decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, distribution, and inventory management in the department. Prepares monthly schedule and daily shift assignments, assists with staff performance evaluations, orientation, training, and development of the departmental budget. Maintains consistency and a continuous workflow between the Operating Room and the Sterile Processing department. Ensures efficient, safe, and effective instrument and equipment availability, in accordance with regulatory requirements and Methodist Hospitals standards.

Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions)

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS(Minimum Requirements)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Appropriate knowledge to identify all instruments and their assembly that remain in CSR and those used by the Operating Room and other specialty areas.
• Working knowledge of proper care and handling of surgical instruments.
• Understands and verbalizes knowledge of instrument decontamination and sterilization processes.
• Requires ability to prioritize and coordinate complex daily activities.
• Intermediate computer skills required with aptitude for troubleshooting problems.
• Ability to work under pressure in a rapidly changing, high stress environment.
• Excellent communication skills.

EDUCATION

• High school graduation or GED equivalent is required.
• Certificate in Sterile Processing is preferred.
• Three (3) years of prior work experience with instrument processing and case cart preparation is preferred.
• Two (2) year Lead / Charge / Coordinator Experience in sterile processing and / or materials management and/ or operating room management is preferred.
• CSPDS, CSPDM, CHL, CHMMC, or CRCST certification is required within 6 months of employment in this position, in order to maintain employment.

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers. DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.