Reusable Medical Equipment Coordinator - Infection Control - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - 8 Hour Day Shift - Full Time

Hours:

Shift Start Time:

Variable

Shift End Time:

Variable

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

No Weekends

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$33.090 - $42.700 - $52.310

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in healthcare, business administration, project management or related field; or 4 years of related experience may substitute for degree.

What You Will Do

Under the direction of the Infection Control Manager, the Reusable Medical Equipment Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the cleaning, reprocessing, maintenance, and inventory management of reusable medical equipment within the healthcare facility. This role provides technical expertise to ensure that all reusable equipment is processed according to industry standards and regulations to maintain patient safety and support the delivery of high-quality care.

Required Qualifications

• 3 Years sterile processing experience, or related field.
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution OR Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) OR Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) -REQUIRED
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 Years infection control experience.
  
  
  

Other Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in healthcare, business administration, project management or related field; or 4 years of related experience may substitute for degree. - Required
  
  
  

Essential Functions

• Regulatory and Safety Systematically plans and evaluates staff development in response to changing regulations and infection control standards. Develops and implements policies and procedures for the reprocessing, storage, and handling of reusable medical equipment.
• Content Expert Demonstrate thorough knowledge of equipment used in hospital setting, and how to access cleaning recommendations. Attend and participate as a member of the hospital Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) Committee Provide input, feedback, and participate in goal setting for the RME committee, and assists in the development of action plans
• Collaboration, Coordination, Teamwork, and Advocacy Coordinate with various departments to ensure the safe, timely, and efficient processing of medical equipment. Independently identifies problems and takes appropriate actions to improve operations and/or quality of care. Communicate issues and concerns to unit Manager, as appropriate.
• Outcomes Management Conduct regular audits and quality control checks to ensure compliance with standards, policies, and protocols. Ensure that all safety and infection control guidelines are followed for the hospital. Serves as a partner to the Interprofessional/Professional Development Team to enhance coordination of RME practices across settings and among hospital staff.
• Education/Professional Development Train and supervise staff on proper cleaning techniques and the use of equipment. Oversee hospital competency assessment activities related to reusable medical equipment, including complex RME reprocessing. Stay current with industry best practices (e.g. AAMI standards, The Joint Commission, CDPH, CMS, etc.)
• Professional Accountability Adjusts priorities/work schedule to meet the needs of the hospital. Uses resources in a cost effective manner. Completes delegated duties within specified time frames. Submit written recommendations for cost containment/improved efficiency. Willingly accepts additional assignments and remains flexible with work assignments.
  
  
  

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class