What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bluffton CPD Coordinator - 40 hrs/wk, 1st shift position at Bluffton Hospital?
PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION
The Central Processing Coordinator is responsible for quality improvement, education of staff, materials management, and other coordinator functions.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Duty 1: Demonstrates knowledge of standards in the disinfection, cleaning, processing and sterilization of instruments and equipment provided through the department.
Duty 2: Promotes clean and safe working environment through recommended transport and disposal of bio hazardous items.
Duty 3: Utilizes effective communication skills with all departments to achieve transfer of information and supplies necessary for continuous patient care.
Duty 4: Maintains delivery of patient care through identification and delivery of supplies.
Duty 5: Demonstrates safe and effective operation of equipment through utilization of daily testing and verification process.
Duty 6: Identifies flow of daily schedules to anticipate needs throughout the hospital.
Duty 7: Demonstrates understanding of proper body mechanics utilized while working with equipment within the department and during transport throughout the hospital.
Duty 8: Identifies flow of daily schedules to anticipate needs of each procedure area.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) within 2 years
- Knowledge of medical and surgical terminology
- Ability to be trained on the job
- A valid driver's license is required (if you do not have a valid Ohio driver’s license you must obtain one within 30 days of your residency in the state). You must also meet BVHS's company fleet policy and insurance company requirements, and any other requirements that may be required to operate a vehicle.
- Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Certified Surgical Technician (CST)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Requires full range of body motion including kneeling and twisting. Must be able to stand at least five hours a day and walk for two hours per day with intermittently sitting, lifting, bending, and climbing. The associate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Associate must be able to use hands to push and pull supplies and operate equipment. This position requires reaching above the shoulder. This position requires corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. Also requires exposure to a hot and cold work environment. Requires some exposure to chemicals and gases.
This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)
