MUHA AC56 - Quality and Education Coordinator- Sterile Processing

Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)Hours per week: 40Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: DAYFair Labor Standards Act Status: SalariedJob Summary/Purpose : The Quality and Education Coordinator functions as a member of the Sterile Processing Team and reports to the SPD Director. Under general supervision the Quality and Education Coordinator is responsible for auditing processes in decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and case carts and ensuring that processes and staff are working based on AAMI standards, within TJC, OSHA and other applicable regulatory agency guidelines. This role assures consistent quality of production in sterile processing; validating processes; providing documentation; driving performance and improvement and ensuring the department is meeting/exceeding the needs of our customers.Minimum Training and Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required; an associate or bachelor's degree in a healthcare related field preferred. Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology or surgical technology military program and credentialed as a Certified Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, (formerly LCC-ST); or a Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) required. Certification as Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) and Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) and Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) preferred or obtained within 12 months of hire. A minimum of five years central sterile work experience preferred. Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in sterile processing preferred. Extensive Knowledge of CS supplies, instruments, and equipment required. Extensive Knowledge and experience with CS functions and standards of practice: Decontamination, assembly, sterilization, sterile storage and distribution required. Superior communication and computer skills required. Experience with a Sterile Processing Instrument tracking system required. Experience with Microsoft Office products required. Experience with quality assurance and process improvement initiatives preferred. Adapts quickly to change. Work experience in training and different presentation techniques preferred. Work experience developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum and training, as well as identify educational and training needs of the department preferred. Requires highly developed interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure health care environment required. Excellent interpersonal skills required. Detail oriented required. Travel may be required. Holiday work and emergency management/disaster team work required. Works well independently as well as with a team.Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Credentialed as a Certified Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, (formerly LCC-ST); or a Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) required. Certification as Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) and Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) and Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) preferred or obtained within 12 months of hire.Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positons) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) (Selected Positons) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)