What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Coordinator position at Singing River Health System?
Position Overview
The Sterile Processing Coordinator performs clerical and technical duties under the supervision of a Patient Care Manager / Sterile Processing Chief Technician. He / She operates the computer for patient inquiry, charging and crediting functions. The Coordinator posts patient charges for the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) equipment and supplies; communicates with patient care areas to verify and correct patient charges to ensure accurate billing; conducts daily inventory of SPD instruments and procedure trays. He / She orders and receives patient equipment and supplies; maintains accurate records; assists with the cleaning, disinfecting, assembling, packaging and sterilization of surgical instruments. The Coordinator tests and operates sterilization equipment; monitors and documents the sterilization process; assembles surgical supplies; and decontaminates patient equipment. He / She is resourceful in providing patient equipment in a timely manner; offers solutions and suggestions for improvements in intra and interdepartmental functions; and assists with the orientation and education of SPD staff.
DISCLAIMER : This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Education
High School graduate or equivalent required.
License
N / A
Certification
Certified Registered Central Service Technician preferred.
Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.
Experience
Two (2) years’ Central Service experience preferred. Two (2) years’ computer experience required.
Physical Demands :
Work is moderately active : involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions : substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms / printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.
Mental Demands :
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties / assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication / speaking / enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
Special Demands :
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (, telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
