Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
• Annual Employee Merit Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The Resource Coordinator - Sterile Equipment Processing reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Memorial, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Resource Coordinator - Sterile Equipment Processing maintains a National/International Certification in Sterile Processing and Distribution.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct and indirect supervision to Sterile Processing Technicians.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of aseptic techniques and procedures, sterilization techniques, infection control procedures, workflow principles and regulatory requirements.
• Assigns staff to ensure timely and accurate delivery of OR equipment, supplies and case carts.
• Supports the Feinberg Pavilion and Prentice Women's Hospital, providing supervision to staff who disassemble, decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and store procedure trays, instruments, equipment and supplies according to prescribed procedure and aseptic technique
• Ensure accuracy of case cart distribution to Surgical Services
• Responsible for sterilization, biological processes, and all policies and procedures and adherence of safety and infection control standards.

AA/EOE

Qualifications

Required:

• National (NICHSPDP) or International (IAHCSMM) Certification.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Five years or more experience in a Sterile Processing Department
• Experience and knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
• Knowledge and understanding of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, basic microbiology, and a variety of OR surgical procedures.
• Minimum of one year supervisory or coordinator experience in Sterile Processing or related field.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Physical ability to lift, push, pull or move 30lbs.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with adults between the age of 18-75 (i.e. Nursing and support staff).

Preferred:

• Associate Degree.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.