Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Sterile Core Coordinator Job Locations US-AL-Tuscaloosa ID 2024-9427 Category Clinical Position Type Regular Full-Time (72 to 80 hours bi-weekly) Overview

Under the supervision of the RN assists in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing unit by maintaining the physical environment of the area and administers direct and indirect patient care. Supervises Sterile Core Personnel.

Responsibilities Participates in economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment and nursing units are maintained in a clean, safe manner.Responsible for providing standard of care to all patients.Monitors inventory and availability of routine and special order suppliesMaintains smooth functioning of area to compliment OR staff.Coordinates Sterile Core personnel’s work assignments.Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics to the performance of specific techniques of personal and supportive care, such as ambulation of patients, transferring patients, assisting with normal range of motion and positioning.Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement.Follows safety practices and helps to maintain a safe, clean environment.Provides service in a cost-effective manner.Performs initial and annual competency per job class.

DCH Standards:

Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee HandbookMust adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.All other duties as assigned. Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required. Mathematical skills required. Computer and/or computer software knowledge or experience. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. One year Central or Material Management experience preferred. Sterile Room or Operating Room Perioperative Services Technician experience preferred. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider training required.  Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

 

WORK CONTEXT

Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussionDealing with unpleasant or verbally aggressive personalitiesMust be able to deal with conflictMust be able to communicate clearly and accuratelyMust be able to receive delegationMust be able to work in groupsMust be able to talk to others to convey information effectively.Able to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken wordMust be able to perform structured and unstructured workMust be able to meet time pressure and time linesMust be able to perform in exact and accurate mannerAble to manage staffing schedules to meet census needsMust be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions

PHYSICAL FACTORS

Physical presence onsite is essential.Vision and hearing normal or correctable to within normal range. Able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodationsAble to stand, walk, kneel, sit and stoopAble to tolerate prolonged periods of sitting.  Must possess fine motor skills required to conduct data entry.Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walkingMust be able to reach reasonable distances in any directionMust be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit, stoop and liftMust be able to run in an emergencyMust be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be able to feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertipsMust be able to move fingers in a coordinated mannerMust possess stamina to work prolonged shift Must be able to handle high levels of stress.  Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to flex fingers in a coordinated manner for typing.

OTHER JOB FACTORS

Ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, legs, and torso togetherAble to willingly take on responsibilities and challenges while displaying creative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related needs. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs

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