Sterile Processing Tech (SPT) Manager

Sterile Processing Coordinator

Work Shift: Primary day shift with occasional rotation to an evening or weekend to work with those staff. Rotates supervisor weekend and holiday call.

Job Summary:

Ensures that SPD staff are properly trained and operating within the guidelines set forth by various industry standards and regulations including, but not limited to HSPA, CBSPD, AORN, TJC, FDA, CDC, OSHA, AAMI and those of St. Tammany Health System. Performs various administrative training duties related to Sterile Processing employees. Travels to facility sites as needed to conduct training on all shifts. In addition, the coordinator will be responsible for assessing competencies for STHS and ancillary departments with instrument reprocessing functions.

This position currently has no direct supervisory responsibilities; however, leadership and influence related to staff evaluation is an integral component of this position. This position reports to the Director of Sterile Processing.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires full engagement with the staff. The employee must be able to fully function in all areas of Sterile Processing. This position frequently requires hands-on training with staff which includes but is not limited to working in the decontamination area and completing daily rounds.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent from 2-Year College or technical school preferred.
• Minimum 3 years Sterile Processing or 1 year Sterile Processing Leadership experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Operating Room, Flexible Endoscopy, medical instruments and O.R. procedures.
• Ability to interact and teach various levels of learners.
• Must be able and available to work various hours as needed.
• Working experience with Microsoft Office applications and instrument tracking systems; ability to learn additional software as required.
• This position requires full engagement with the staff.
• The employee must be able to fully function in all areas of Sterile Processing.
• This position frequently requires hands-on training with staff which includes but is not limited to working in the decontamination area and completing daily rounds.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Certified Sterile Processing Specialist or a Surgical Tech with the ability to obtain Sterile Processing certification through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) OR Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) within 12 months of hire.
• Leadership certification through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) OR Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) within 36 months of hire