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Central Processing Coordinator/Sterile Processing/Full-Time/1.0/Days/Every Other Weekend

Pasco, Washington

Req ID CENTR025777 Post Date Apr. 03, 2024 CategoryAdministrative FacilityLourdes Health
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*This is designated as a safety-sensitive position*

Salary Range: $17.61 - $24.07

This is a union Position 

The Central Processing Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the indirect patient care provided by the central processing staff in providing the supplies, instruments, and equipment needed to the Patient Care Units in the facility. The responsibility of reprocessing supplies, instruments, and equipment for use in patient care is within the scope of practice of the Central Processing department. This includes decontamination, inventory, assembling and sterilization hospital wide. A critical attribute required of this position is exceptional interpersonal customer services consisting of an outgoing positive attitude, warm friendly joyful demeanor, and the utmost care and reverence for our guests, patients, families, customers and colleagues.

Essential Functions 

  • Coordinate all aspects of preparing instruments/equipment and maintaining supply PAR levels to meet patient care needs for LHN.
  •  Demonstrate appropriate communication skills to provide customer service, internal and external.
  • Oversee the development, coordination, and maintenance of inventory to assure optimum instruments/instrument trays are available to patient care units.
  •  Oversee and maintains records for Central Processing Department to meet standards of practice for sterilization.
  • Demonstrate professional accountability.
  •  Act independently without specific instruction, utilizing time/resources appropriately, under direction of the Director/Charge Nurse.
  • Delegate or accept other assignments as needed for safe and efficient operation of the unit.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the population and specific needs of the patients served.
  • Implement communication techniques within the department for consistent relay of information.
  • Prepare and provide monthly statistical reports to Director.

Qualifications and requirements 

  • Post high school training and/or specialized education required
  • Minimum three (5) years in Central Processing Department or equivalent including extensive knowledge of surgical instruments, supplies, decontamination, and sterilization techniques.
  • Previous leadership experience preferred.
  • Must have Central Processing Specialty Certification

Benefits:

Medical Insurance: Savers, PPO, PPO Plus offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield  

Dental Insurance: Offered through BCBS  

Vision Insurance: Offered through BCBS  

Free EAP (Employee Assistance Program)   

Paid Time Off (Up to 25 days a year)  

Employer Paid Short-Term   

Coverage options for Medical, Dental and Vision include: Employee, Employee & Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee & Child, Family  

EEOC Statement

“Lourdes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lourdes is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.” 

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