Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), Best Practices, Calibration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Check Processing, Cisco Unity, Communication Skills, Content Management Systems (CMS), Disease Investigation, Distribution Management, Documentation, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Infection Control, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Leadership, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Spanish Language, Staff Development, Sterilization, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel
WHAT WE NEED
**AFTERNOON SHIFT ONLY**
Picture a maestro of sterilization, conducting a symphony of cleanliness with the finesse of a virtuoso. If Leonardo da Vinci and Marie Kondo collaborated on sterile perfection, that's the caliber we're seeking. We are the guardians of sterilization excellence, in need of a coordinator who can orchestrate the flawless decontamination, cleaning, disinfection, assembly, and sterilization of our life-saving instruments and equipment.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Leadership and Supervision:
- Supervise and schedule sterile processing technicians to ensure efficient workflow and coverage.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and training to SPD staff, fostering a culture of accountability and professionalism.
Quality Assurance:
- Oversee quality control and assurance activities to ensure the safe and effective sterilization of instruments and equipment.
- Conduct routine quality checks and audits of sterilization processes.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines, including those set forth by CMS, AAMI, and CDC.
- Implement and enforce departmental policies and procedures to maintain compliance.
Inventory Management:
- Collaborate with relevant departments to manage inventory levels of sterile instruments and supplies.
- Ensure accurate tracking and documentation of instrument sets and equipment.
Equipment Maintenance:
- Oversee maintenance, calibration, and verification of sterilization equipment.
- Address equipment issues promptly to minimize downtime.
Documentation and Record-Keeping:
- Maintain accurate records related to sterilization processes, quality checks, and equipment maintenance.
- Ensure records are updated and securely stored.
Education and Training:
- Provide ongoing education and training to SPD team members on industry best practices and safety protocols.
- Support staff development and competency building.
Infection Control:
- Collaborate with infection control specialists to implement and manage infection prevention protocols.
- Investigate and manage infection control incidents as necessary.
Communication and Collaboration:
- Maintain effective communication and collaboration with other facility departments to ensure the timely availability of sterile instruments and equipment.
- Coordinate instrument distribution with the Logistics Coordinator.
WHAT YOU WILL DELIVER
- Sterilization Excellence
- Regulatory Compliance
- Team Unity
WHAT WE OFFER
- A compelling vision and mission, and the collective pursuit of excellence.
- A great environment. We’re pretty fun to work with and are building an awesome team.
- Generous benefits and growth opportunity with a well-positioned, fast-growing company
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE
- High school diploma or equivalent. A degree in a related field is preferred.
- Certification in sterile processing (e.g., CRCST, CIS, or similar).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in sterile processing, with 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
- Strong knowledge of sterile processing methods, healthcare regulations, and infection control practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
DETAILS
This is an on-site position at our Modesto, California facility. The selected candidate will work a 2nd shift schedule (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM). We are building other facilities and working with various partners, so occasional travel may be necessary to share best practices and meet with vendors and partners.
You will need to fully cooperate with and adhere to all company health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures, communicating suggestions for improvement to anyone who will listen.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Instrumentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal or applicable state laws.