Sterile Processing Coordinator, FT40

Note: This is a full-time position.

DIMENSIONS/SCOPE OF POSITION:

Responsible for daily oversight of the operations for the assigned Sterile Processing Departments. The Sterile Processing Coordinator will serve as a point of contact for other Sterile Processing Technicians, providing technical support and knowledge to junior staff. Serves as an expert on sterilization processes and systems. Actively leads performance improvement, quality, and patient safety initiatives of the facility. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervising and guiding the Sterile Processing team, ensuring efficient and compliant decontamination, processing, assembly, sterilization, storage, and distribution of surgical instruments and supplies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the Surgery Center Clinical Manager in the operation of the Sterile Processing Department, onboarding, hiring process, employee supervision, and scheduling.
• Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and regulatory compliance, fostering a collaborative environment for seamless communication with the perioperative team.
• Optimize workflow design, maintain and improve quality control systems, oversee instrument inventory, and manage tracking/distribution processes.
• Ensures equipment is cleaned, inspected, tested, and maintained according to principles of sterile technique, thereby consistently maintaining instrumentation and documentation needed for caseload.
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment, supplies, and service. Takes appropriate corrective action when a break in technique occurs and informs the appropriate personnel.
• Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities with the leadership team.
• Monitors performance/attendance and communications with staff to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures across all supervised positions.
• Participates in employee relations matters, which may result in corrective action or termination.
• Supervises all areas of the sterile processing department to ensure processes are efficient and meet established operational performance and quality goals.
• Maintains continued education and proficiency in the field of Sterile Processing operations and equipment through education, literature, and seminars. Serves as a technical expert regarding product reprocessing, decontamination, and sterilization for the facility. Demonstrates correct department processes and procedures to staff.
• Exercises caution when using chemicals/cleaning fluids that are toxic or caustic and ensures that solid/infectious waste is collected and delivered to the collection area in a timely manner in accordance with SDS and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to work in a system characterized by stress, intensity, and a demand for a high level of performance with varied work hours.
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to work cooperatively with others. Provide ongoing and effective communication with physicians, staff, vendor representatives, peers, and leadership.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the daily activities and operations of the entire range of Sterile Processing Services across two facilities.

Ability to present departmental briefings to administration and management concerning the functional responsibilities and operation of sterile processing.

Ability to conduct effective departmental meetings within the areas of responsibility.

Ability to collaborate with other members of the leadership team for quality improvement, education, and infection prevention.

Ability to plan and execute new programs or program changes within the sterile processing department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.

5 to 10 years of sterile processing experience required. Minimum of 3 years in an acute or ambulatory care setting. Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience preferred.

Orthopaedic experience required.

Specific knowledge of aseptic techniques, microbiology, patient care procedures, medical-surgical devices and equipment, inventory control, sterilization, and sterile storage requirements.

Knowledge of local, state, and/or federal survey and/or accreditation experience preferred.

Language Skills: Able to communicate effectively in the English language.

Mathematical Skills: Basic arithmetic skills are required.

Reasoning Ability: Identifies and resolves problems promptly.

Computer Skills: Basic skills required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required.

BLS certification is required.

Other Skills and Abilities: Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.

Other Qualifications

• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Campbell Clinic Benefit Summary:

Campbell Clinic offers a lucrative benefit package to support employees and their families.

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• HRA Option
• Flexible Spending