Sterile Processing Quality Coordinator

MUSC Health; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Educator to develop and conduct educational programs for staff. The role requires significant hospital experience in Sterile Processing and certification as a Sterile Processing Technician.

You will ensure compliance with operational goals and assist in updating data systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of significant hospital experience in Sterile Processing.
• Previous supervisory or education experience preferred.
• Certified Registered Sterile Processing Technician required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct educational programs for staff.
• Update Instrument Tracking System Data.
• Ensure compliance with scanning protocols.

Skills

Knowledge of Sterile Processing

Training and education

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Instrument Tracking System

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Sterile Processing Educator reports to the Sterile Processing Manager. Under limited supervision, the Educator develops and conducts education programs that enable staff to acquire and maintain the knowledge, rationales, certification and skills necessary to support operational and organizational goals. The educator will also assist in updating Instrument Tracking System Data and ensure all scanning protocols are followed consistently.

Additional Job Description

Minimum high school diploma or equivalency (GED) and three (3) years of significant hospital work experience in Sterile Processing and/or Operating work experience required. Will accept a bachelor’s degree in a healthcare or related field and two (2) years of significant hospital work experience in Sterile Processing and/or Operating Room. Previous supervisory and/or education experience preferred. Required work experience consists of training and ongoing education of staff with focus on compliance and meeting organization goals and expectations. Required Certified Registered Sterile Processing Technician through HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution). Must be skilled in computer operation and working with the following programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Instrument Tracking System.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Posture: Standing: Continuous
• Sitting: Continuous
• Walking: Continuous
• Climbing stairs: Infrequent
• Working indoors: Continuous
• Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
• Working from elevated areas: Frequent
• Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
• Kneeling: Infrequent
• Bending at the waist: Continuous
• Twisting at the waist: Frequent
• Squatting: Frequent
• Pinching operations: Frequent
• Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
• Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
• Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
• Reaching overhead: Frequent
• Reaching in all directions: Continuous
• Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
• Full use of both legs: Continuous
• Balance & coordination (lower extremities): Frequent
• Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted: Infrequent
• Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36”: Infrequent
• Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead: Infrequent
• Exert up to 50 lbs. of force: Frequent
• Transfer 100 lb. non-ambulatory patient = 50 lbs. force
• Push 400 lb. patient in wheelchair on carpet = 20 lbs. force
• Push patient stretcher one-handed = 25 lbs. force
• Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes): Continuous
• Recognize objects (near/far): Continuous
• Color discrimination: Continuous
• Depth perception: Continuous
• Peripheral vision: Continuous
• Hearing acuity (with correction): Continuous
• Tactile sensory function: Continuous
• Gross motor with fine motor coordination: Continuous
• Olfactory (smell) function: Continuous
• Respirator use qualification: Continuous
• Effective stress management: Continuous
• Rotating shifts: Frequent
• Overtime as required: Frequent
• Latex-safe environment: Continuous

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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