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Prisma Health · 2 months ago

Sterile Processing Tech Coordinator, Richland, Full Time

COLUMBIA, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Prisma Health is dedicated to transforming healthcare for the communities they serve. The Sterile Processing Tech Coordinator guides daily operations within the department, ensuring efficient workflow and compliance with industry standards while also performing technical duties as needed.

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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

Sterile Processing experienceSurgical Tech experienceCRCST certificationCSPDT certificationInstrument Tracking SystemCoachingMentoringTeam collaboration

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

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)