SPD Coordinator, Sterile Processing, Full Time, Graveyard

Under direction of Manager of SPD Central Sterile Processing, the SPD Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the activities of personnel engaged in the processes of documentation, cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting, and assembling instruments for sterilization and cleaning of equipment for hospital departments. Ensuring that patient care items are available, and acts as a resource and guide for performing correct clinical technique. Interacts with OR staff, Physician and patient care areas to support hospital policy and procedures, Title 22, AAMI, AORN and all other regulatory regulations and standards. Performs all SPD functions if needed.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills

Required Experience

• LA City fire card within 6 months of employment
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be a graduate of a state approved, accredited school of Surgical Technology or Central Service.
• Certified status from IAHCSMM (CRCST) or NBSTSA (CST) required.
• 5 yrs exp in an acute SPD Central sterile department.
• Advanced Knowledge of sterile technique and sterilization methodology, and medical terminology.
• Obtain IAHCSMM certification within 6 months of hire and maintain thru-out employment.

Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package.  We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce.   EOE M/F/D/V