At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

MISSION

The mission of Mercy Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus by improving the health of our communities with emphasis on people who are poor and under-served.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Sterile Processing Coordinator supervises the staff and operations supporting the reprocessing of reusable instruments and equipment in the Central Service departments of St. Elizabeth and St. Joseph Health Centers. Responsible for overseeing the cleaning, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of reusables. Directs the completion of the OR case carts. Coordinates staff education and training related to sterile processing procedures; Maintains appropriate Infection Control and JCAHO/AOA standards in workarea; Works under the direction of the Central Service Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION :

· High School Diploma required.

· Bachelor degree preferred.

· Must possess CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certificate.

· Must have prior Central Service or Surgery experience.

· Prior supervisory experience preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

· Minimum of three (3) years working experience in a Central Service or OR setting.

· Prefer one (1) year of previous supervisory experience.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

· Must routinely gather, organize and analyze data in management of inventory and staffing levels.

PROBLEM SOLVING/DECISION MAKING:

Must be able to adapt procedures to new or changed conditions. Must use a proactive decision making approach. Consultation with co-workers/team members is critical to overall coordination of materiel management department.

SCOPE OF IMPACT/ACCOUNTABILITY :

Responsible for operations of multiple work areas at both St. Elizabeth and St. Joseph Health Centers. Service areas can have significant financial and/or clinical impact on Health Center.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION:

Position requires staff supervision and delegation skills. Extensive contact with users is necessary and coordinator is required to use considerable tact and listening skills to achieve results.

PRINCIPAL JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Provides daily supervision of CS processing technicians:

a. Develops work schedules and duty assignments

b. Conducts timely performance appraisals

c. Models supportive behaviors

d. Monitors fte productivity and adjusts staffing based on activity levels.

e. Prioritizes work activities.

2. Coordinate continuing in-service education and assist certified technicians in maintaining credentials:

a. Assists department manager in identifying areas that require technician education.

b. Performs in-services based on identified needs and maintains accurate records of employee

in-service participation.

c. Assists in the orientation of new departmental employees with emphasis on instrument

processing procedures.

d. Updates employees regarding changes.

e. Works effectively with nursing personnel and physicians to set up new trays, revise trays,

implement new procedures and provide timely information.

3. Develops and establishes operating policies consistent with overall policies and objectives and ensures their adequate execution. Appraises and evaluates the results of overall operations regularly and systematically and periodically reports these results to the Manager of Central Service.

Assures the maintenance of adequate stock on hand.

a. Monitors inventory levels to maintain targeted turnover rates and customer fill-rates.

b. Coordinates with the purchasing and distribution departments for replenishment of needed items.

c. Avoids excessive buildup of stock.

d. Audits for accuracy and completion of all necessary paperwork/documentation, e.g.,

backorder reports, receiving reports, departmental delivery documents.

e. Maintains a neat, clean work environment through all processing areas; maintains neat and

accurate files.

f. Ensures requisitions are processed accurately and timely.

g. Coordinates the delivery of supplies to customers in a timely manner.

h. Conducts scheduled and random inventories as required. Develops and manages inventory

procedures to ensure minimal discrepancy between physical inventory and computer system

inventory balances.

i. Ensures proper organization, location, rotation and identification of reusable supplies.

j. Assures that proper entries are made on stock issues, receipts, and returns to maintain an

accurate perpetual inventory.

5. Supervises the sterile reprocessing of surgical instrumentation and linen packs.

a. Establishes procedures and standards for preparing and handling sterile items.

b. Demonstrates appropriate procedures to personnel such as the use of sterilizers, setting up

surgical and/or treatment trays.

c. Ensures that aseptic techniques are employed in the preparation and handling of sterile

supplies. Supervises that employees are adhering to departmental dress code, particularly in

the decontamination area.

d. Provides orientation and in-service training for all sterile supply personnel.

e. Maintains accurate documentation of sterilization logs and bacteriological indicators. Assures

accurate productivity and quality record keeping.

f. Collaborates with the operating room and other ancillary areas on tray set-ups.

g. Assures that OR case gathering is performed in a accurate and timely basis.

h. Supervises the special inventories of sterile supply area.

i. Assures that patient care equipment is cleaned and set up appropriately.

6. Interpersonal Relations:

a. Communicates with Surgery in a courteous and efficient manner regarding stat case carts,

requests for additional instrumentation and problems.

b. Provides appropriate and timely follow-up to questions regarding the status of a particular

item.

c. Informs the manager of shortages in supplies used for processing instruments and equipment.

d. Works with manager to solve problems and improve work environment.

Must adhere to the hospital policy for maintaining confidentiality. Uses a PC to access surgery

schedule and to generate surgical case cart pick list. Must maintain confidentiality of surgical patient information.

8. Serves on committees as required.

9. Participates in educational programs, in-services and seminars as assigned. Attends meetings as

required.

10. Performs all related tasks and duties as assigned by the manager or designate.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com