SUMMARY:
The Sterile Processing Quality/Education Coordinator reports to the Quality Assurance/Education Manager. Under general supervision, plans, designs, monitors, and audits procedures for a variety of activities related to the processing, sterilization, and HLD of medical devices to assure compliance with quality and safety standards. Develops training certification programs for sterile processing personnel on the standard techniques in decontamination, assembly, sterilization/HLD, and distribution of sterile processing. Maintains appropriate documentation on all related information systems for the purpose of implementing training procedures for personnel to include EPIC, People Soft, and instrument tracking system. Establishes and maintains a relationship with the operating room management and staff as well as OR Educator for training development and education/in-services.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma.
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through the International Association of Health Care Central Service Material Management or other certification boards.
- Must obtain Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) and Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) within 12 months of hire and the other within 18 months of hire as a condition of employment.
- Advanced Certifications as a Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) and Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 2-3 years in the Sterile Processing field.
- Minimum of 1 year of lead or higher responsibility within the sterile processing field.
- Strong working knowledge of principles and practices of sterile processing field.
- Must demonstrate expert knowledge of instrumentation equipment inventory management and case cart management.
- Proficient oral and written (English language) communication skills required in order to fulfill documentation and presenting requirements associated with the position.
- Computer and Microsoft Office proficient.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Quality Responsibilities:
- Assists with the overall quality improvement projects, processes, monitoring key performance improvement metrics, and auditing of the sterile processing departments.
- Takes pride and leadership in the implementation of projects that will help to improve the quality of service and products provided by sterile processing department.
- Proactively seeks ways to improve the overall quality through the assessment and monitoring of the SPD techs performance and quality that will help to improve the department.
- Provides quality assurance audits and the support necessary for staff in the field of sterile processing to perform their tasks efficiently.
- Reports on quality metrics and improvement projects to the Quality Assurance/Education Manager.
- Contributes to the shift huddles of the department and shares quality and educational reports or comments to help build a quality-driven staff.
- Helps the Quality Assurance/Education Manager ensure that the department meets all the regulations, standards, and guidelines consistent with AORN, AAMI, The Joint Commission, CMS, CDC, OSHA, and FDA requirements, as well as the hospital's policies and procedures.
- Monitors and checks for compliance of all SPD equipment, sterilization, HLD logs, checklists, and documents on a routine basis and keeps staff and department compliant with policies, procedures, and standards.
- Responsible for continuously auditing the Decon and Assembly staff work for quality, productivity, and that the proper processes are adhered to.
- Inspect work routinely throughout the shift and address as appropriate.
- Give feedback as well as collaborate with supervisors on giving feedback to all staff that require it.
- Maintains and updates professional knowledge by actively participating in professional seminars and organizations.
Education Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the education of all sterile processing department staff.
- Coordinates all sterile processing departmental orientation of new hires.
- Leads the implementation and promotes the education and training of staff members to ensure professional development within all areas of sterile processing.
- Evaluates, reviews, and reports staff's ability to provide clean, sterile, and accurate instrument sets.
- Reports on education metrics and improvement projects.
- Trains all staff in the use of EPIC, the Instrument tracking system, and trains staff on all related electronic software that SPD staff may use.
- Helps to orientate staff with Net Learning.
- Helps to guide all preceptors with their assigned staff as needed.
- Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Works in patient care environment and sterile processing area with some exposure to infectious disease, contaminated equipment, supplies, and instruments; hazards are minimized when established safety procedures are followed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive pay and paid time off
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401K match
- Education Assistance and Reimbursement
- Wellness programs and more!
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 3
Union: Non Union
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