Sterile Processing Coordinator, FT40

DIMENSIONS/SCOPE OF POSITION:  

Responsible for the daily activities and operations of the entire range of Sterile Processing Room Services.  Is responsible for ensuring the effective operation of the day-to-day activities of instrument reprocessing functions including collection, decontamination, assembly, sterilization, high-level disinfection, and distribution. Also manages equipment needs, and/or inventory 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.
• Monitors performance/attendance and communicates with staff to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures across all supervised positions.   
• Participates in employee relation 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. 
• Oversees and implements transition of duties within the department and keeps OR coordinator informed of workflow concerns.
• 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.  
• Ensures optimal sterile processing performance, through quality control and quality assurance of all Sterile Processing activities and equipment.  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.
• Assures departmental standards of operation and policies are in compliance with regulatory professional agencies.
• Exercise caution when using chemicals/cleaning fluids that are toxic or caustic and ensure that solid/infectious waste is collected and delivered to the collection area in a timely manner in accordance with SDS and OSHA regulations.
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to work in a cooperative manner with others.  Provide ongoing and effective communication with physicians, staff, vendor representatives, peers, and leadership.
• Performs all other duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience:    

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

5 years of sterile processing experience required. Minimum of 3 years in an acute or ambulatory care setting. Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.

Orthopaedic surgery experience preferred. 

Knowledge of methods and procedures for contamination control.  

Knowledge of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. 

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 Sterile Processor Certification is required and must be maintained. BLS certification is required.

Other Skills and Abilities: Able to listen and respond well to questions and feedback.                                   

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 Account 
• Basic Life Insurance 
• Voluntary Life Insurance Option
• Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability 
• Accident Insurance 
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Plan Matching Profit Sharing 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid Time Off 
• 8 Paid Holidays 

ADA Disclaimer

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled