SPD Quality Specialist, Sterile Processing

Northside Hospital Inc.; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. in Canton, Georgia, seeks a Continuous Improvement Coordinator focusing on sterile processing. The role involves implementing the department's improvement initiatives, technical training, and conducting quality audits. Ideal candidates will have at least two years in sterile processing, hold a CRCST or CSPDT certification, and possess skills in training and quality assurance. Working hours are from 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm, with no weekend requirements.

Qualifications

• Two years sterile processing or related field experience required.
• Certification as CRCST or CSPDT is necessary.
• One year of supervisory experience preferred.
• One year of training or education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Continuous Improvement program on shifts.
• Deliver technical training to instrument techs.
• Conduct quality assurance audits and ensure compliance.
• Orient newly hired techs and promote certification activities.

Skills

Technical training delivery

Quality assurance audits

Process improvement initiatives

Education

Associates degree

Tools

Quality assurance standards

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for implementing the department’s Continuous Improvement program on one or more shifts. Areas of emphasis include, but are not limited to: delivery of technical training to instrument techs, performance and documentation of quality assurance audits, TJC and AAMI compliance, orientation of newly hired instrument techs, promoting certification activities throughout the department, and supporting process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Two (2) years sterile processing or related field experience.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech (CSPDT) through the Central Board of Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

PREFERRED

• Associates degree
• One (1) year of Sterile Processing or related field supervisory experience.
• One (1) year of experience in training and/or education.

Work Hours:

2:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Weekend Requirements:

No