Sterile Process Coordinator FT Nights

St. Francis Hospital Memphis

Saint Francis Hospital Memphis is a 510-bed acute care hospital dedicated to providing high quality, compassionate care to the Mid-South community. As a comprehensive medical center, Saint Francis Hospital Memphis features a broad spectrum of tertiary and acute care, outpatient services and specialty areas including Women’s Services, Surgical Services, Bariatric Center of Excellence and Behavioral Health. Other acute care areas include Emergency Room, Critical Care, Med/ Surge and Telemetry.

Sterile Process Coordinator Full Time Nights Position Summary

The supervisor is responsible for performing a variety of duties associated with the efficient operation of sterile processing to ensure high quality product delivery and efficient service to customers. Supervises all processes and staffing related to the decontamination, assembly and sterilization of instrumentation, case cart assembly and acts as a resource in all areas of expertise for departmental staff.

Responsibilities

The Supervisor develops and performs audits of performance measures and metrics, develops, and implements PI measures. Designs, implements, and conducts routine staff performance audits. Responsible for staffing assignments and scheduling, employee evaluations and disciplinary action. Administers and coordinates staff training programs, ensures staff participation and demonstration of competency. Assists in development, review and update of departmental policies and procedures. Assures the complete, accurate and on-time availability of sterile instrumentation, supplies and or equipment. Provides data to support manager approval for purchase requests of supplies and equipment. Responsible to provide data to manager for needed reports. Accepts all other duties assigned.

Education:

Required: High school diploma or GED.
Preferred: Completion of formal Sterile Processing Technician course or successfully challenged course test. Associate degree.

Experience:

Required: 2 years of sterile processing experience.
Preferred: 1 year of previous experience in charge/supervisory or management position.

Certifications:

Required: Must be certified with IAHCSMM or CBSPD within 3 months.
Preferred: Current certification through internationally recognized organizations such as IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management) or Certification Board for Central Sterile Processing.