Prisma Health · 2 months ago
Sterile Processing Coordinator, Baptist, FT Evenings
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expPrisma Health is committed to inspiring health and serving with compassion. The Sterile Processing Coordinator is responsible for guiding daily operations within the Sterile Processing department, ensuring proper processing of instruments and equipment used in patient care while overseeing staff assignments and workflow during their shift.
Health CareHospitalMedical
Responsibilities
Assists the supervisor or manager with staff coverage within the department. Prioritizes and assigns functions/tasks for staff during assigned shift as delegated by the supervisor or manager
Receives, sorts, disassembles and processes contaminated instruments and equipment using the procedures and guidelines as established by Infection Control. Removes soil, blood, tissue fragments and body fluids by wiping, soaking, rinsing, scrubbing and using ultrasonic or other mechanical methods, as applicable
Assembles all instrument sets following prescribed manner and as outlined on the Instrument Count Sheets. Properly documents missing items from the set and labels sets correctly. Takes action to correct problems with instrument sets and reports any unresolved issues
Sterilizes instruments, equipment, linen and supplies using various types of autoclaves and aerators. Reprocesses equipment via high level disinfection as appropriate. Loads and operates machinery in prescribed manner and sets controls to correct specifications for the items being sterilized
Observes and interprets biological, mechanical and chemical monitors relevant to processing/sterilizing. Record results and maintains required records. Initiates recalls as required. Monitors sterilization documentation for completion throughout the shift, initiating edits as necessary in the Instrument Tracking System (SPM, Censitrac) or established manual systems
Coordinates central sterile services with operating room and other clients (clinics, units, departments) in order to provide prompt, accurate and efficient service. Ensures any reprocessing requests from other clients are documented and ready for pick-up in a timely manner
Observes and reports to leader any unfamiliar items with or without appropriate processing literature. Reports equipment requiring repair as needed. Is self-directed and intervenes with corrections to variances in the processing practice
Assumes responsibility of department in absence of Manager or Supervisor. Is expected to prioritize tasks, coordinate and assign staff to ensure adequate coverage in each work area. Reports inappropriate employee behavior to supervisors or manager
Models Prisma Health behavior expectations. Assists with coaching, mentoring and training coworkers as assigned. Trains and assists with integration of new team members. Shares knowledge, ideas and expertise to support the team and the department
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Completion of job-related coursework: Surgical Tech, Sterile Processing Tech, or Dental Assistant training program
One (1) year of CSPD (Sterile Processing) or Surgical Tech experience
In lieu of the education requirement only, will accept High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years related experience
Certification as either: CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) from HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association); OR CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician) from CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution)
Company
Prisma Health
Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
CDA Foundation
2024-07-30Grant
Leadership Team
Mark O'Halla
President & CEO
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Barrett Ludley
Facility Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
Precedence Research
2025-09-09
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