Overview:
Job Title: Sterile Processing Coordinator (Lead)
Location: Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC
Department: Sterile Processing
Schedule: Full-Time, Nightshift (11pm-7:30am) - 40 hours per week - Monday through Friday
Why Join the Sterile Processing Team at Forsyth Medical Center?
Our Sterile Processing Department is a critical unit responsible for the lifecycle management of medical instruments and equipment for 17 operating rooms at Forsyth Medical Center. This will include cleaning, decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, sterilizing, storing, and distributing these items. The Sterile Processing Department ensures that instruments and equipment are available, properly maintained, and ready for immediate use, ultimately supporting patient care. If you're passionate about growing your skills in a collaborative and dynamic environment, this is the place for you!
The Sterile Processing Coordinator will be responsible for the workflow supervisoion of all activities relatied to decontamination, packaging, sterilization, quality assurance and quality improvement in compliance with the departmental and hospital policies. The Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination of a team of 7-8 employees.
MUST HAVE STERILE PROCESSING CERTIFICATION TO BE CONSIDERED
Benefits & Opportunities
* Brand NEW Sterile Processing Department with state of the art equipment
* Growing, dynamic unit with opportunities for professional development
* Supportive leadership fostering a positive work culture
* Work alongside a dedicated team committed to quality patient care
Why Join Novant Health?
* Named one of America's Best Employers by State (Forbes, 2022)
* Recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare (Becker's Hospital Review)
* A leader in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality (Human Rights Campaign)
* Rated a Top Employer for Disability Inclusion (Disability:IN & American Association of People with Disabilities)
* Top ratings in patient safety (Leapfrog Group)
* Quality and safety recognition from CMS
Novant Health is committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare, with a strong focus on innovation, research, and community wellness. Our goal is to empower our workforce with the tools, support, and resources they need to provide the best care possible.
Join our remarkable team where quality care meets quality service every time.
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Responsibilities:
It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
* Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
* The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
* All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
Qualifications:
* Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
* Experience:
* Minimum of two years' experience in Sterile Processing if certified, required.
* Minimum of five years' experience in Sterile Processing if not certified, required.
* Licensure/Certification: Recognized SPD Certification, required.
* Additional Skills Required: This Technician must hold a certification from IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management) CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or Certification from CBSPD, CSPDT (Certified Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) or have 5 years of applicable experience in lieu of certification. Must Maintain either certification status and the annual educational hours required by each of the organizations. Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation and sterile/aseptic technique. Ability to read and comprehend written instructions to assemble instrument sets and trays. Ability to learn and understand medical terminology.
* Additional Skills Preferred: Demonstrates evidence of and a desire to continue developing leadership characteristics and behaviors.
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