Sterile Processing Coordinator
Company: University of Utah Health
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists
to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient
care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a
culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect.
University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the
values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility,
diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our
mission. EO/AA
This position is responsible for sterilizing and decontaminating
surgical instruments and supplies for use in the operating room and
throughout the hospital and clinics. The incumbent assembles
surgical carts, tracks and maintains the total inventory of
instruments, disposables, and implants. The employee is responsible
for the monitoring of biological and chemical indicators to ensure
quality and consistency for sterilization of instruments and
medical supplies. This position coordinates the daily activities of
the other employees by monitoring performance, scheduling work
shifts, coordinating and conducting training and in-services,
monitoring quality control, and safety processes. This position has
technical expertise for cleaning, assembling, and processing
specialized instruments and medical supplies and serves as an
expert in this arena. This position is not responsible for
providing patient care.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma
Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic
research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our
five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our
comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient
outcomes.
Responsibilities
Prepares and sterilizes surgical instruments and supplies according
to established procedures and techniques.
Assembles special procedure trays, surgical instrument trays and
case carts.
Delivers sterilized supplies to, and retrieves used supplies and
trays from hospital department and clinic locations.
Inspects and ensures proper functioning of instruments and
equipment. Facilitates the replenishment of low, broken or missing
items.
Documents patient charges for the use of supplies and procedure
trays.
Restocks labels and maintains inventory; submits requisitions;
collects, distributes instrument trays, carts and facility medical
supplies.
Verifies that equipment functions properly, and verifies the repair
or replacement of defective equipment.
Sorts sets of instruments, trays and medical equipment and makes
them available to sterile processing customers in a timely
manner.
May order supplies, as needed.
Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and
procedures, objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental
and infection control standards.
Coordinates the daily activities of the other employees by
monitoring performance, coordinating and scheduling work shifts,
conducting training and in-services, monitoring quality control and
safety processes.
Participates in and supports continuous quality improvement
activities.
Serves as a subject matter expert in sterilization methods,
instrumentation, sterilization standards.
Troubleshoots the instrumentation needs of the OR and other
departments as necessary.
Serves as an expert in sterile processing database programs.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined
above.
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication
skills.
Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
Ability to work independently without direction.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to accurately detect blood that may remain on instruments
before proceeding with the next step of sterilization.
Ability to perform environmental maintenance duties and assist in
maintaining inventory levels.
Ability to work and communicate with clients and customers to
satisfy their expectations.
Demonstrated ability to acquire and utilize a comprehensive
understanding of various sterilizers and sterilization methods;
understand departmental supply requests and determine appropriate
alternative supplies in the case of unavailability; prioritize
workload and requests for supplies and trays.
Ability to wear appropriate protective attire.
Ability to be on-call, work weekends, holidays and rotate shifts as
needed.
Qualifications
Qualifications Required
One of the following
Certification as a Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), Certified
Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), or Certified Healthcare Leadership
(CHL) from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
(HSPA).
Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER), Certified Surgical
Instrument Specialist (CSIS), or Certified Sterile Processing
Management (CSPM) from the Certification Board of Sterile
Processing & Distribution (CBSPD).
Licenses Required
One of the following
Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) certification and
maintenance of certification.
Current certification through the Board for Sterile Processing and
Distribution (CBSPD).
* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring
department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or
without an accommodation.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Color Determination, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening,
Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching,
Speaking, Standing, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
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To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The
University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working
in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a
strong commitment to improving access to higher education for
historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as
minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and
protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is
extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with
University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable
accommodations in the application process will be provided to
individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The
University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity,
color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual
orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy,
pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected
veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis
of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as
required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to
discriminate in education programs or activities extends to
admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title
IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator,
to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or
both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please
contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human
Resources office at 801-581-6500.If you or someone you know has
experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual
harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in
the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Sherrie Hayashi
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement
Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may
elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become
eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact
Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for
information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving
monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS'
post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah
Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals
and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions
regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal
background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 61410
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule M-F
Location Name Orthopaedic Center
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UOC ANC 40A CNTRL STERILE PROC
Category Health Care Support
Keywords: University of Utah Health, Salt Lake City , Sterile Processing Coordinator, Other , Salt Lake City, Utah
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