Central Processing Department Coordinator- Day Full Time

White Plains Hospital Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Inc. is seeking a Coordinator for the Central Sterile Processing department in White Plains, NY. The role focuses on maintaining sterilization standards, restocking for remote locations, and upholding infection control policies.

You will assist the CSPD Manager with daily operations, staff scheduling, and budget components, while leading quality improvement initiatives and training for CSPD staff. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency required.
• CSPD or CRCST certification required.
• At least 5 years of relevant hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to the hospital performance standards and policies.
• Model effective communication with staff and other departments.
• Ensure proper handling of products per infection control and processing policies.
• Assist manager with quality improvement activities to meet regulatory standards.
• Assist with daily CSPD operations and staff work assignments.
• Assist with budget labor and supply components.
• Maintain CSIQ Instrument Tracking System.
• Participate in staff evaluations and annual performance processes.
• Support process improvements and handle daily operations in manager's absence.
• Develop educational calendars for in-service training and provide CSPD education.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Excellent Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Planning and Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Judgment and Decision-making Skills

Stress Tolerance

Multitask

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

CSPD or CRCST certification

5 years of relevant experience in Hospital Setting

Tools

CSIQ Instrument Tracking System

Job description

City/State:

White Plains, New York

Department:

WPH Central Sterile Processing

Work Shift:

Day

Work Days:

MON-FRI, OCCASIONAL WEEKENDS

Scheduled Hours:

Day

Hours Per Pay Period:

75

Pay Rate/Range:

$32.5058-$48.7642

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Central Sterile Processing Department Manager, the Coordinator establishes and enforces standards of instrument processing activities, sterilization, and restocking of products to remote

locations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:

1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.




2. Role models appropriate communication skills with staff and other departments, especially in problem resolution




3. Ensures that all products and supplies are handled in a manner consistent with the principles and institutional/departmental policies relating to infection control, sterilizer monitoring, packaging and processing




4. Assists the Manager with quality/continuous improvement activities of the Sterile Processing department to meet regulatory standards of practice.




5. Assists Manager with daily operations of the Sterile Processing Department and prepares work assignments for staff.




6. Assists Manager with managing labor and supply components of the budget.




7. Responsible for maintaining CSIQ Instrument Tracking System




8. Assists Manager in organization functions of the department, conducting annual performance.




9. Participates in the evaluation of staff.




10. Recommends and implements process improvements.




11. Responsible for all daily operations in the absence of the CSPD Manager.




12. Develops educational calendars for all in-service training.




13. Provides education and training to CSPD staff.




14. Performs all other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalency required

CSPD or CRCST certification required

5 years of relevant experience in Hospital Setting

Core Competencies

• Teamwork, Adaptability


• Excellent Communication Skills


• Problem Solving Skills


• Planning and Organizational Skills


• Attention to Detail, Problem-solving Skills


• Judgment and Decision-making Skills


• Stress Tolerance


• Ability to Multitask

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

• May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.


• Must be able to transport heavy objects and remain in a stationary position for at least 60 minutes in order to perform the outlined job duties properly and safely


• Must be able to constantly operate department machinery, equipment, devices, etc. 100% of the time.


• Must have the ability to concentrate for periods greater than 30 minutes frequently with distractions.


• Must have the ability to follow written and oral instructions


• Must be able to organize, prioritize and execute multiple tasks


• Must be flexible and able to adapt to changes in routine.


• Work requires attention to detail and requires mental/visual acuity.


• Must have normal sight and hearing.


• Must have the ability to distinguish between dull and sharpness.


• Must be able to identify malfunctioning equipment

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.