Sterile Processing Coordinator Full Time Days

Position Summary

Facility : Baptist Health Shelby Hospital

Location : Alabaster, AL

Shift : Days

Being a Sterile Processing Coordinator is more than just a job - it's a calling. It's about making a real difference in people's lives, providing comfort and compassionate care to those who need it most, and being part of a dedicated team that saves lives every day.

Baptist Health Hospitals offer great NEW Competitive Pay and great fulltime & part-time benefits package that includes :

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start day one

Join our Growing Team at Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, AL!

At Baptist Health Shelby Hospital, we're proud to be a leading 252 bed acute care facility dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare with a community-focused touch. Located in the heart of Alabaster- one of Alabama's fastest growing and most desirable places to live- we serve over 30,000 emergency visitors annually and offer a wide range of advanced clinical services, including cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, orthopedics, urology, robotics surgery, and more.

Our State-of-the-art facilities feature cutting-edge technology such as 3 Tesla MRI, robotic surgical systems, and 256-slice CT scanner- empowering top tier care. Recognized for excellence with accolades like ACC Cath Lab Accreditation, Trans catheter Valve certification, and Primary Stoke Center Designation, we're committed to growth, innovation, and community well-being.

Whether you're an experienced specialist or just beginning your healthcare journey, Baptist Health Shelby offers a dynamic environment where your skills make a real difference. Join us in a welcoming, fast-paced setting with easy commutes, ample free parking, and a team that feels like family. Be part of a hospital that's shaping the future of healthcare in Alabama- Where your career can thrive and your community can flourish!

Position Summary

Coordinates many of the activities of sterile processing department and demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the skills, and the

ability to perform all aspects of the sterilization process, from cleaning and decontamination through packaging, sterilization and

distribution.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Assures the quality and contents of the instrument trays meet the need for individual surgical procedures.

Responsible for the supervision of case cart, SPD and Core. The SPD Coordinator has the knowledge to develop and configure

instrumentation trays for quality patient care during all surgical procedures.

Responsible for the daily processing of Case Cart supplies and instruments.

Must have contact with all vendors and assure them that their trays are complete and sterilized.

Interacts with the OR Clinical Specialist and the OR Equipment Tech and provides the interaction between the OR personnel and

the SPD concerning instruments and supplies problems.

Works closely with the Loan Borrow Coordinator in assuring the timely processing of borrowed instrumentation and equipment,

and with the timely turnover after use.

Assists in interviewing, selecting, and hiring SPD personnel. Responsible for assisting in the orientation of new employees and

human resource issues for the department including coaching plans.

Conducts staff meetings to discuss pertinent information and appropriately documents minutes for these meetings.

Participates in long and short-range departmental plans, divisional and through the Corporate Sterile Processing Committee.

Attends interdepartmental meetings relative to SPD issues. Attends Operational Development continuing management education

programs.

Interacts with customer departments to integrate and improve patient care activities.

Assists in identifying educational needs for SPD staff and customer departments.

Maintains correct safety practices as outlined by Federal mandates and recommendations, i.e. OSHA, NIOSH, EPA.

Participates in the Performance Improvement program by assisting in developing, collecting data for, and analyzing QA monitors.

Encourages the continued professional growth of staff members through participation in professional organizations and by

scheduling time for continuing education inservices.

Holds membership in and is involved in professional organizations related to job functions.

Manages various personnel functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and disciplinary actions.

Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state

and local standards.

Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education / Training

High school graduate or equivalent.

Licensure / Certification

Maintains one of the following certifications :

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA); or

Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) through the International Association of Central Service Material Management

(IAHCSMM); or

SPD Technician Certification (CSPDT) through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD); or

Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Manager (CSPDM) through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and

Distribution (CBSPD); or

Certified in Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) through the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution

(CBSPD).

Experience

Five (5) years of experience in Central Processing / Surgical Services and prior experience in the Management of case cart delivery system

and Sterile Processing and Distribution (SPD) daily operations.