Sterile Processing Instrument Coordinator | Full-Time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, FL seeks a dedicated Central Sterile Technician to support patient care by sterilizing instruments, maintaining the instrument tracking system, and coordinating instrument purchasing and inventory alongside the OR. Minimum education includes a High School diploma; CRCST certification is required or obtained within one year.

Strong communication and computer skills are essential to collaborate with nurses, vendors, and internal teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CRCST certification required or must obtain within one year of employment.
• Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to continuity of care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Assists with positioning, prepping, and draping patients.
• Maintains sterile processing equipment and performs routine cleaning/sterilization.
• Keeps instrument tracking data accurate and reports missing instruments.
• Coordinates instrument purchasing and inventory in collaboration with OR and vendors.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CRCST certification or eligibility within 1 year

Job description

Overview

Location: UF Health Shands Hospital

1600 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608

Schedule: Variable

Employment Type: Full-Time

Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Supports patient care by monitoring the quality of sterile supplies and the decontamination of equipment, per departmental policies/procedures and in accordance with pertinent hospital policies and governmental regulatory agencies. Maintains instrument tracking system data, collects and reports departmental metrics related to missing instruments and instrument utilization. Maintains par levels for backup instrument inventory and submits purchase requisitions as needed. Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external entities, customers, vendors and other parties for the purpose of instrument purchasing coordination and implementation of use.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to continuity of care under the direction of a registered nurse.
  • a. Assists with positioning, prepping, and draping patients.
  • b. Provides for routine maintenance, cleaning/sterilization, and management of equipment (and prostheses, if applicable).
  • c. Maintains current knowledge of procedures and equipment.
  • d. Implements other patient care activities as assigned according to Standards of Care and Practice.
  • e. Coordinates the use of equipment based on OR schedule and patient needs.
  • f. Utilizes computer information management systems to facilitate patient care.
• Facilitates daily operations/flow of work of assigned area(s).
  • a. Organizes and reprioritizes work based on patients' needs, available resources, and unit requirements.
  • b. Supports compliance with hospital accreditation, state licensure, and other external accrediting agency requirements.
  • c. Reviews unit/department communication to maintain current working knowledge of job responsibilities.
• Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff by following policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • a. Identifies patients at risk for injury and participates in instituting measures to prevent/reduce the risk.
  • b. Adheres to AGE APPROPRIATE PROTOCOLS in order to ensure patient safety based on developmental needs.
  • c. Contributes to prevention of infectious diseases among employees, patients, and visitors by adhering to Infection Control policies and procedures.
  • d. Completes employee accident reports and contributes information to complete incident, medication variance, infection control variance reports.
  • e. Reports environmental safety hazards, including damaged and broken equipment.
  • f. Responds to patient monitor alarms in a timely fashion.
  • g. Ensures emergency readiness, and initiates timely emergency measures as appropriate according to role responsibilities.
• Participates in the achievement of unit/department fiscal goals.
  • a. Conserves hospital resources.
  • b. Contributes to capture of patient charges and revenue generation.
  • c. Maintaining an accurate inventory of equipment.
• Maintains competent SST staff.
  • a. Selects, orients and trains employees and/or volunteers.
  • b. Coaches, counsels, and disciplines staff.
  • c. Utilizes the departmental Competence Evaluation Program.
  • d. Distributes work equitably and appropriately among staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years central sterile processing experience or operating room technician experience preferred.
• Requires Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician credential (CRCST). If not certified, certification will be required within one (1) year of employment.
• Must possess and exhibit effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must have strong computer skills.

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