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Baystate Health · 9 hours ago

Wing-Sterile Processing Coordinator R40092

Palmer, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$26.60/hr - $36.16/hr

3+ years exp

Baystate Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Sterile Processing Coordinator. This role provides operational leadership within the Sterile Processing Department, mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with standards and regulations while identifying opportunities for process improvement.

DeliveryFitnessHealth CareHospitalMedical DeviceStaffing Agency

Responsibilities

Demonstrate advanced knowledge and application of sterilization standards and best practices

Assume charge responsibilities and on-call coverage as needed

Maintain accountability for 100% competency in required skills for assigned services

Precept, mentor, and support Sterile Processing Technicians at Levels I, II, and III

Monitor and enforce departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance

Plan and deliver educational in-services through independent research and ongoing professional development

Maintain in-depth knowledge of surgical specialties, instrumentation, and emerging technologies

Establish work priorities and coordinate daily workflow to meet customer and operational demands

Organize, assign, and adjust staff activities to maximize efficiency and productivity

Maintain, collect, and audit daily records related to decontamination, disinfection, sterilization, and equipment maintenance

Identify equipment malfunctions (sterilizers, ultrasonics, washer-decontaminators) and ensure timely follow-up and resolution

Identify documentation deficiencies and initiate education, correction, and manager notification as appropriate

Collaborate with Operating Room service leads regarding equipment purchases, par level adjustments, and utilization needs

Demonstrate and model commitment to Organizational Service Standards and Operating Principles: Trust, Respect, Integrity, Communication, and Collaboration

Apply sound judgment and critical thinking skills to problem-solving and escalation of critical issues

Communicate and collaborate with the department manager to ensure operational and procedural updates are effectively shared with staff through verbal communication, shift reports, bulletin boards, communication logs, and email

Qualification

Sterilization techniquesDecontaminationDisinfectionInstrument tray assemblyCase cart preparationOperating room workflowsMedical terminologyLeadership skillsAnatomyPhysiologyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsMentoring skills