What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Coordinator position at Portneuf Medical Center?
Overview
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Sterile Processing Coordinator in Pocatello, ID.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- Portneuf Medical Center is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's tertiary care and Level II Trauma Center, housing the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for workflow supervision of all activites related to decontamination, packaging, sterilization, quality assurance, and quality improvements in compliance with the departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
- Adheres to AORN & ANSI/AAMI standards within the department through policies and procedures
- Responsible to ensure staffing requirements are met 24/7, keeping staffing in alignment with established productivity parameters.
- Responsible for department staffing and staff education. Participates in new hire interviews and as well the on-boarding and orientation process.
- Coordinates the delivery of all instrumentation, reusable supplies, implants, and equipment to all departments, clinics, and physician offices.
- Responsible for the acquisition of disposable supplies for department
- Responsible to coordinate maintenance of all instruments/equipment
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program
- Certified Surgical Technologist or obtain Sterile Processing Certification within 12 months of hire through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
- Two years minimum related Sterile Processing and/or Operating Room experience
