Sterile Processing Cooordinator

Description

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is an acute care hospital serving the communities in and around Sunnyvale, Texas. We strive to make the lives of our patients and their families better at every interaction. Our Team Members live out this passion in their daily roles as we support their career and personal goals.

We are located just minutes east of Dallas and south of Garland / Rowlett on Hwy 80 at Collins Road in Sunnyvale. Many team members live in Forney, Mesquite, Garland, Balch Springs, and Rockwall areas with a short commute.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern Office Setting
• On-Site Cafe' and Coffee Bar (Payroll Deduction available)
• Collaborative Teams
• Team Member engagement opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Benefits provided based on your work assignment (Full-time, Part-time, or PRN)

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a Sterile Processing Coordinator to serve lead worker to certified sterile processing technicians to prepare and track all sterilization of equipment and instruments in an accurate and timely manner. Assists sterile processing techs in training to adhere to AAMI, AORN standards. Ensures operating room case carts, sterile trays and supplies for the operating room as well as the rest of the hospital as needed. Updates count sheets for every instrument tray. Tracks IUS and sterilization logs and decreases IUS rates. Responsible for creating cost-effective methods within the department and working with the inventory control coordinator. Serves as lead worker to students in the sterile processing area. Responsible for maintaining and reporting monthly sterilization data to the Nursing Director of Surgery as well as any added responsibilities as deemed necessary.

What your day will look like:

• Understands Sterile Processing Tech duties and responsibilities, has necessary functional and technical knowledge for task completion, keeps job knowledge current, applies knowledge and skills that lead to success in the department.
• Effectively applies background and experience to current role. Keeps informed of latest developments/laws related to sterile processing.
• Demonstrates integrity and ethics in day-to-day tasks and decision making, adheres to core values, and operates effectively while building a culture of collaboration and engagement.
• Prioritizes well, manages time effectively, shows energy and a sense of urgency, reacts to opportunities, and instills urgency in others.
• Concentrates efforts on the more important priorities first. Attends to a broad range of activities and completes them efficiently.
• Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals to complete tasks. Keeps information organized and accessible, maintains clean/functional work space, works systematically/efficiently, manages time well.
• Oversees the time management of others. Communicates well both verbally and in writing; has good listening skills; builds strong relationships; is flexible/open-minded; negotiates effectively, solicits and receives performance feedback professionally for personal growth and development.
• Oversees the decontamination/sterilization of instruments and equipment.
• Ensures specialty carts are stocked and ready for immediate use.
• Performs quality control through routine testing and cleaning to assure sterilization equipment and instruments are functioning properly. Inspects equipment, instruments and packaging for cleanliness, defects, and/or malfunctions.
• Oversees documentation and labeling of sterilization cycles/packages.
• Demonstrates use of appropriate attire and monitors attire of staff in the OR environment.
• Follows and teaches AORN/AAMI/JCAHO guidelines for sterilization processes.
• Serves as the lead worker of all staff carrying out these processes.
• Carries out additional duties or tasks as assigned by department leadership.

Success Factors:

• Required: High School diploma or GED. Completion of a formal Sterile Processing Technician course with field training or 1 year of experience as Sterile Processing Technician or Operating Technician.
• Required: 2 years experience in sterile processing
• Required: Must be certified within first 3 months of hire through internationally recognized organizations such as IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management) or Certification Board for Central Sterile Processing.
• BLS from AHA. ARC accepted upon initial hire. Must obtain AHA BLS within first 30 days of employment and available onsite at no cost.
• Preferred: Current certification with IAHCSMM or CBSPD preferred