Ochsner LSU Health · 4 months ago
Sterile Processing Coordinator - Monroe
Shreveport, LA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expOchsner LSU Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Coordinator who will serve as a lead liaison between Sterile Processing and the OR. The Coordinator will perform quality audits, monitor instrument availability, provide technical support to junior staff, and implement process improvements in collaboration with supervisors and managers.
Health CareHospitalMedical
Responsibilities
Communicates with supervisor and staff prior to any / all surgical cases to ascertain instrument and supply needs and ensures items are available; resolve issues / offer alternatives when necessary
Troubleshoots instrumentation needs related to tray additions and reconfigurations; communicating order needs to manager or designee
Authorizes and dispenses products requested by verbal, written or telephone requisitions for equipment and supplies
Serves as the liaison for OR/Sterile Processing Department (SPD) personnel and physicians to resolve issues that may arise before, during and after cases
Reviews sterilization/expiration dates and the integrity of sterile packaging
Reports inoperable equipment to SPD and OR
Monitors needs and turnover lists to identify and assign priority to emergency requisitions and required supplies and equipment based on knowledge of procedure requested; identifies items to be reprocessed for additional cases; communicates information to OR and SPD to limit delays
Provides shift report information to supervisor or designee
Performs quality audits on instrument sets and case carts
Monitors OR sterilizers and assists with IUSS in OR
Monitors OR & SPD shelves for critical items, peel packs and loaners
Restocking of instrumentation in surgical cores
Ensure instrumentation storage meeting organizational standards
Work with OR to have instrumentation trays serviced based upon repair schedule setup in Abacus
Functions as SPT as needed
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style
Other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree or 5 years experience in sterile processing
2 year experience working in sterile processing, working as a scrub tech or surgical tech within a hospital setting
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
OR Certified Sterile Processing Department Technician (CSPDT)
OR Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally
Ability to communicate with peers and subordinates to accomplish departmental objectives
Understanding of a clinical setting and operations of a large health care system
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in routine and/or emergency situations
Preferred
Study or training in the field of Health Science
1 Years Of Experience Leading Teams
Company
Ochsner LSU Health
Ochsner LSU Health operates in the hospital and health care industry.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Mangin
Chief Executive Officer
Corwin Nathaniel H.
Chief Executive Officer
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