Central Processing Coordinator

Corewell Health Sterile Processing Coordinator

Corewell Health is offering up to $3,000 as a sign on bonus for this opportunity!

About the Unit

This unit is a level 2 trauma center with 20 operating rooms in our Area D tower and 6 procedure rooms in our Area A suite. Approximately 45% of our cases are comprised of total joints and ortho cases. The remaining 55% of cases are comprised of General, Colon/Rectal, Urology, Bariatric, Plastic, Spine, Vascular and ENT surgeries. Troy Central Processing is a direct supporting unit for surgery. Daily, CPD produces anywhere from 450-750 instrument trays, we service the operating rooms and all the supporting ancillary units within the hospital that require the use of sterile equipment. We have two types of sterilization processes on site, high temperature steam and low temperature hydrogen peroxide and utilize state of the art equipment to ensure that our patients are provided clean, sterile instrumentation for each surgical procedure in house. Central processing is a team environment, as technicians, coordinators and central processing support staff work together to ensure that our patients, OR team and the surgeons have everything they need to have a successful surgery.

About Troy Hospital

Recognized by the US News & World Report as one of the best in the nation for orthopedics and urological services. It has also been ranked #3 on the World's Best Hospitals list by Newsweek. This state-of-the-art center provides advanced specialty and routine care with an emphasis on patient satisfaction and a focus on medical advancement.

Scope of Work

Responsible for processing and sterilization of surgical instrumentation, diagnostic and biologic testing of central processing equipment, responsible for distribution of supplies to the hospital departments and nursing units as needed. The coordinator will work with the perioperative team to identify process improvement and instrumentation needs. Acts as a role model and resource to peers and other members of the health care team related to processing of equipment, instruments, and supplies. Acts as a resource in specialty certification(s) disciplines. May perform all duties of the CPD Tech I or II as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required
• 3 years of relevant experience. Sterile processing technician experience or related sterile processing Required
• Demonstrated progressive leadership Required
• Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Tech (CSPDT) CBSPD - Certification Board for Sterile Processing & Distribution Upon Hire Required Or
• Registered Central Services Technician, Certified (CRCST) IAHCSMM - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management Upon Hire Required
• At least one License and/or Certification in area of specialty Upon Hire Required:
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)
• Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER)
• Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL)
• Certified in Sterile Processing Management (CSPM)
• Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER)