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Sterile Processing Coordinator Full Time Evening Shift
Downers Grove, IL
Job Description
Major Responsibilities:
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
- Demonstrate the ability to ensure the quality and accuracy of departmental procedures by coordinating and monitoring daily activities within the department.
- 1)Provides appropriate staffing levels as indicated by case load and department needs, follows staffing plan.
- 2)Assigns staff to work areas according to staff skill levels and department needs.
- 3)Seeks alternate staffing as needed in the event of illness or absence.
- 4)Coordinates the flow of work within the Sterile Processing Department.
- 5)Initiates/monitors break and lunch schedules.
- 6)Assures timeliness of instrument processing, turn around, and case cart assembly.
- 7)Initiates and reinforces positive interdepartmental conmmunications to insure quality outcomes for patient care.
- 8)Monitors and assists with turnover time activities.
- 9)Ensures inventory, maintains and updates equipment and case carts.
- 10)Works in the clinical Area 90% of the time.
- Facilitates the development of critical thinking skills. Assists manager with operational duties, performance improvement and Rapid Improvement Events.
- 1)Provides feedback for associate performance reviews to manager.
- 2)Develops staff by coaching, mentoring, and role modeling.
- 3)Serves as a resource to sterile processing staff and customers.
- 4)Full accountablity for department during all SPD business hours.
- 5)Meets at least weekly with Sterile Processing Manager.
- 6)Notifies manager of any disciplinary problems involving SPD associtaes.
- 7)Acts as troubleshooter to alleviate problems with disgruntled physicians and or nurses.
- 8)Troubleshoots and maintains inventory control with Instrument/Tray tracking system. Runs appropriate reports as requested.
- Quality Improvement - perform duties that strive for excellence in patient outcomes.
- 1)Collaborates with Manager in the revision of orientation programs.
- 2)Monitors compliance with all legal, safety and health regulations per System and Departmental guidelines to ensure quality patient care that meets all known standards.
- 3)Participates on Rapid Improvement Events.
- 4)Identifies and reports sentinel events to manager to Manager Sterile Processing Department.
- 5)Assures customers are receiving service in the most appropriate and cost effective setting.
- Participates in manadatory inservices and education programs appropriate to the goals and needs of the department.
- 1)Attends inservice/seminar/workshops pertaining to Sterile Processing.
- 2)Present two inservices to staff a year.
- 3)Documentation in orientee's evaluation/review process
- Supports the Nursing Divisions philosophy of Shared Governance and the goals of the patient care unit, Good Samaritan Hospital and Advocate System.
- 1)Offers input to annual department goals.
- 2)Actively participates in councils to include unit and department level.
- 3)Participates in the Interview process.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
Open
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