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Central Service CoordinatorThe Central Service Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the hospital's Central Service program and maintaining proper inventory levels in coordination with Materials Management within the Surgical Services department. They coordinate special item supplies per requisition of the surgeons as appropriate. They are responsible for decontamination, cleaning, processing and sterilization of supplies and equipment dispensed by Central Service along with being conscientious with regard to procedures and capable of accepting pressure assignments, clerical assignments and other duties relative to the department. They must be willing to pursue continuing education in the field of Central Service. The employee must maintain a high degree of confidentiality and support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.Essential Job FunctionsEnsures proper operating of autoclave units prior to use on a daily basisResponsible for ensuring biological and chemical tests at beginning of every day shift.

Records results in appropriate logInspects gas and steam autoclaves for visible signs of malfunctionProcesses and oversees all contaminated instruments and supplies returned to Central ServiceUses knowledge of sterilization principles to correctly wrap or package items for sterilizationProcesses all items appropriately following manufacturer's instructionsCapable of delegating tasks to the Central Service Technician as appropriateProcesses department supply charges and all other clerical work related to the departmentAssists with training and in-services for new and long term employeesApplies aseptic technique in daily work assignments.Stores supplies and equipment in appropriate locationCares for instruments, syringes, needles and special procedure items and is knowledgeable in their usageAssures tray assemblage, proper packaging and preparation of all applicable supplies for sterilization.Properly loads, operates and cleans all sterilizers, gas and steam and all general equipment.Receives and delivers surgical supplies and fills requisition requestsCapable or ordering weekly department supplies from Materials Management and outside vendors when neededMaintains all necessary records and documentationReliable attendance and punctuality, including observing appropriate break times and extending a scheduled shift when necessary to meet patient demandsPerforms duties in a safe manner, in compliance with all safety policies and proceduresComplies with the Code of Conduct and all appropriate policies and proceduresOther duties, as assigned, that are relevant to the position and departmentRequirementsMinimum RequirementsCertification preferredHigh School Diploma or equivalent2 years relative experience preferredBasic Computer SkillsKnowledge about OR supplies, inventory and operating room equipment preferredAbility to communicate effectively with department personnel, hospital personnel, medical staff, and sales and repair representativesPhysical Effort and EnvironmentActive: Often lifts up to 50 pounds independently. Frequently pushes/pulls 100 pounds. Stands or walks most of the time.Visual acuity correctable to 20/20. Color vision. Walks, stands, kneels, bends some of the time.

Exhibits fine motor skills and manual dexterity necessary to perform the essential job functions of the position.Exposure RiskExposure Category I: Employee at risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens.Quality ImprovementMaintains current knowledge of the hospital-wide Quality Improvement Program. Collaborates with management to improve the effectiveness of the department through the Quality Improvement plans and processes. Participates in the departmental and hospital-wide Quality Improvement activities as directed by the manager.ComplianceAdheres to the federal, state, and local statutes and regulations. Adheres to the Compliance Program policies and procedures of DECH/CCH. Adheres to all Privacy and Security policies and procedures of DECH/CCH.

Communicates any concern related to compliance issues to manager of department or Compliance Officer. Communicates any concern related to confidentiality issues to the Privacy Officer.*DECH is an equal opportunity employer.