What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Coordinator, Patewood, FT, Day position at Prisma Health?
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Job Summary
Coordinates Sterile Processing activities associated with reprocessing of equipment, supplies and instruments utilized for diagnostic or surgical intervention. Activities include decontamination, packaging, sterilization and issue to the user departments. Interprets policies, procedures, standards and regulations.Accountabilities
- Ensure proper staff coverage. Prioritizes and assigns functions, activities and task performance of staff.15%
- Coordinates central sterile services with operating room and other clinical unit functions in order to provide prompt, accurate and efficient service. 15%
- Assists with preparation of time schedules, make daily assignments. Contributes to evaluation of performance for staff. Completes written documentation for personnel actions for employees and recommends appropriate actions to Manager. 15%
- Maintains the work environment. Complies with and enforces work flow and traffic pattern. Reports problems with equipment .10%
- Observes, interprets and records biological, mechanical and chemical monitors appropriately. Initiates recall procedures as required. 5%
- Monitors established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety regulations, environmental and infection control standards to include universal precautions and exposure prevention to self and others. 5%
- Assists with staff training and orientation. Conducts inservice education for new procedures, technology or equipment. 5%
- Monitors practices and standards of performance instrument reprocessing from Decontamination through Sterilization and Issue. 5%
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Job-related coursework beyond high school: Surgical Tech, Sterile Processing Tech, or Dental Assistant training program.
2 years of CSPD (Sterile Processing) or Surgical Tech experience is required.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
Certification as either:
CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) from HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association); OR
CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician) from CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution) is required.
In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements
In lieu of the education requirement only, will accept High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years related experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
N/A
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)Location
Patewood Outpt Ctr/Med OfficesFacility
1046 Patewood HospitalDepartment
10438007 Central Sterile-POCShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
