About this role
Position Overview
- Department: Sterile Processing
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm
- Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's East
- Benefits for eligible positions include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more
What You Will Do
Coordinate activities and tasks in the sterile processing department including specialized management of service line tasks.
- Coordinate shift operations including scheduling, assigned activities, and resources.
- Serve as a technical or functional resource for technical staff and may perform similar duties.
- Assign, monitor, and review quality and progress of work. Monitor and report compliance with policies and procedures.
- Oversee maintenance of supplies and evaluate orientation and training of assigned associates. May provide input in the review and evaluation of staff performance.
- Contribute to quality assurance of work product by conducting regular audits.
What You Will Need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
One or more of the following is Required:
- Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
About UAB St. Vincent’s
UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.
Other facts
About UAB St. Vincent's
As a nationally ranked academic medical center and one of Alabama’s largest employers, UAB Medicine is about teamwork, support, mentorship, and collaboration. Employees are empowered to lead, learn, and innovate as they deliver world-class care to every patient, every family, every time. When you are a part of UAB Medicine, you change the world - starting with you.
What happens here?
• 1,100+ patient bed facility caring for 60,000+ each year
• Level I Trauma Center and an ER the size of a football field
• 9 speciality Intensive Care Units, including a Level IV Regional Neonatal ICU
• Alabama’s first Comprehensive Stroke Center
• First Magnet Hospital in Alabama and the only one in our state
Why work at UAB Medicine?
• Excellent benefits package: 100% tuition assistance, paid parental leave for moms and dads, professional development opportunities
• Named among the “150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare” and "100 Great Hospitals in America" by Becker's Hospital Review
• Ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report year after year
• Rated in the top 25 by Forbes for “Best Midsized Employer”
Our website is a great career resource- be sure to check it out! www.uabmedicine.org/careers
What you'll do
- The Sterile Processing Coordinator will coordinate activities and tasks in the sterile processing department, including managing shift operations and resources. They will also oversee quality assurance through regular audits and monitor compliance with policies and procedures.
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