Sterile Processing Quality Coordinator

Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus

Department: SH Sterile Processing

Position Type: Full Time

Start Time: 7:30am Monday - Friday

Salem Health Overview

Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.

We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There’s something about Salem, Oregon!

Your Role With Us:

1. Regulatory Compliance: Ensures Sterile Processing operations align with industry standards and regulatory requirements (State Department of Health, TJC, IAHCSMM, AAMI, AORN).

2. Performance Improvement: Develops and implements quality improvement initiatives, encouraging staff participation.

3. Education & Development: Stays updated on industry advancements and assists in training staff to maintain competency.

4. Staff Evaluation: Provides feedback on staff performance and ensures proper training for competency gaps.

5. Communication & Collaboration: Maintains active communication with medical, patient care, and interdepartmental teams.

6. Quality & Infection Control: Works with leadership to oversee infection control measures and quality assurance.

7. Documentation & Compliance: Ensures proper documentation, investigates discrepancies, and implements corrective actions.

8. Audit & Quality Assurance: Conducts audits, internal assessments, and quality checks to maintain high operational standards.

9. Lean Process & Root Cause Analysis: Participates in process improvement initiatives and conducts root cause analyses for issues in Sterile Processing.

10. Operational Oversight: Ensures daily tasks and workflows are completed correctly and efficiently.

Total Rewards Offerings:

Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Live Well Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
• Education assistance program
• Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
• Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria
• Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others

Background/Expertise:

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Licenses, Certifications & Registrations:

• CRCST or CSPDT certification required
• Certified Instrument Specialist or Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist certification preferred.

Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years’ direct experience in sterile processing with emphasis leadership experience. Five (5) years of experience preferred. Previous education and compliance experience required. Strongly prefer minimum two (2) years’ experience within statistical and analytical skills through data collecting, organizing, and analyzing.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of infection control, decontamination and sterilization techniques.
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Working knowledge of AORN standards, OSHA guidelines, and in-depth knowledge of TJC, IAHSCMM, and AAMI/ANSI standards is strongly preferred

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org