Sterile Processing Coordinator - Operating Room

About the role

Department: 37719 Carolinas Medical Center: Mercy - Sterile Processing Services

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible

• Yes
• Hou rs Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Position is for third shift. Call required on holidays and weekends and as needed.

Pay Range

$22.90 - $34.35

Essential Functions

• Supervises and coordinates the organization and cleanliness of the department.
• Monitors schedule and works with the manager to adjust staffing according to work volume and complexity.
• Functions as a liaison to clinical managers of user departments.
• Maintains supply inventory, making revisions to par levels as needed.
• Reviews instrument trays, medication management, and exchanges medical equipment, carts and procedure trays as applicable.
• Assists in utilizing customer feedback to identify and implement programs for improving services.
• Assists the OR service coordinators with the acquisition of instruments and trays.
• Maintains documentation process for loaner instrumentation delivery and removal.
• Assists with updating and maintaining manufactures recommendations for cleaning, packaging, sterilization and storage of instruments and equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Requires bending, stooping, reaching, and stretching.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and be able to push and pull heavy loads.
• Acuity in vision and hearing. Dexterity in both hands and fingers. Intact sense of smell and touch.
• Must be able to work under pressure and perform repetitive motion tasks.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current SPD certification required.
• Minimum 3 years central or sterile processing experience required.
• Supervisory experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English preferred.

Pay and benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.