Sterile Processing Coordinator

1.0 FTE - Day Shifts - 10 hour shifts, call shifts with variable start times

Starting Pay: $20.17 - $25.21 (based on experience)

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan

Qualifications:

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) required
• Minimum of three (3) years hospital experience in sterile processing with a minimum of one (1) year supervisory or lead experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of sterilization and high-level disinfecting principles required
• Sterile processing certification preferred, if not, must obtain certification in sterile process management within one (1) year of hire
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with a variety of healthcare professionals

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of sterile processing procedures, products and equipment used in a surgical and endoscopy setting (i.e., AORN Standards, AAMI Standards, and SGNA Guidelines).
• all aspects of instrumentation decontamination including sorting disassembly/reassembly, manual and mechanical cleaning, microbicidal processes, equipment operation, and standard/transmission-based precautions.
• Interviews, orients, assigns work schedules, evaluates. and disciplines directly reporting sterile processing personnel to manage performance under the direct guidance of the nurse manager.
• Ensures facility sterile processing staff needs are adequately covered to meet daily workload.
• Oversees and maintains instrument tracking system.
• Supports clinic practices by maintaining all instrument inventory; this includes the ordering and re-ordering of instruments.
• Provides supervision of sterile processing staff and all those entering into the department to ensure compliance and sterile processing etiquette is being maintained.
• Ensures staff comply with all manufacturer instructions for use (IFU) when reprocessing instrumentation.
• Other duties as assigned.