Process coordinator job description

Manages the operating activities of the Manufacturing Support Unit to meet safety and quality standards, budgeted cost, continuous improvement, and production scheduling. Utilizing and maintaining available personnel and resources to accomplish manufacturing goals. Will have full supervisory responsibility for all Class 1 and Class 4 employees including managing hours worked, overtime, discipline, hiring and evaluation of performance.
WHAT YOU WILL DO

Duties and Responsibilities:

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the Company)

Supervise the assigned staff for accuracy of detailed work, manufacturing processes, machine set-up, brand changes, overall equipment operation, recordkeeping, safety, housekeeping, procedures and responsibility associated with the area of good manufacturing practices (GMP) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines. This will include the management of the Labor Agreement.

Support operating activities of manufacturing unit to meet budgeted cost, through effective utilization of personnel and machinery. Proper staffing of machines to meet scheduling requirements and monitoring down-time data.

Communicates and enforces the goals, policies, and objectives of department to all personnel, clerks, and hourly employees by assuring all employees know what the expectations and consequences are, holding everyone accountable, and taking necessary action when needed

Responsible for scheduling and supporting all brand changes in manufacturing unit to meet production scheduling and staffing requirements by keeping all personnel hourly/salaried informed of all changes of special orders and brand/warning changes to meet government and company policies.

Maintain a viable safety program in unit to ensure a safe working environment by maintaining good housekeeping practices, removing safety hazards, and ensuring proper work methods are being followed

Support operating activities of manufacturing to meet quality standards, through regular monitoring of quality data from Production Quality Control department, and taking corrective action when necessary with salaried and hourly personnel

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the company's enterprise financial system, SAP, and the lot tracking and product genealogy system. Understands these systems and their specific utilization within the span of control of this position.

Use reports generated by these systems to monitor process operation and develop methods to evaluate the operation and/or improve processes. Must have full knowledge and understanding of 'contingency play' methods to circumvent a system failure.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care.

As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge:

We connect patients to physicians in new and differentiated ways as part of Optum and with our new Specialty Management Solutions business.

We have pioneered a physician-led, multi-site model of practice solutions that restores physician agency by aligning incentives to support growth and transition to value-based care.

We lead the industry in value-based payment solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, that provides easy predictable billing to patients.

We help physicians address everything beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia and ancillary service lines.

The new SCA Health represents who we are today and where we are going-and the growing career opportunities for YOU.
Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

The Sterile Processing Clerk is responsible for performing the responsibilities of instrument cleaning, processing, and sterilization in accordance with manufacturer recommendations; maintain appropriate logs to meet regulatory and sterilization standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Cleans and assembles instrument trays for sterilization
Sorts, wraps packages and appropriately labels instruments and supplies
Makes substitutions for damaged and missing instruments
Sterilizes supplies via autoclave following manufacturer's and facility standards
Checks sterile items for expiration dates and rotates stock
Reports lost instruments to supervisor
Observes appropriate standards for cleaning and sterilizing contaminated items
Monitors autoclaves for proper temperature and working order and reports any malfunctions to supervisor and/or representatives responsible for service and maintenance
Qualifications:
Certification in sterile processing
2 years' experience as a sterile processing technician
Ability to work within the team
Physical stamina required
Good communication skills

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Coordinates instrument inventory and assists in ordering and maintaining pars. Collaborates with the OR staff to ensure sufficient instrumentation is available.


Work Schedule:
Full Time Days


Responsibilities
:
Ensures instruments trays are up and operational,. Obtains quotes from vendors as needed, and submits orders for approval.

Works with OR staff to ensure proper instruments are available and instrument par levels are maintained. Assists SPD leadership with solutions.

Update files, coordinate instruments needed, count sheets are created and maintained, assists in tracking instruments sent out for repair.

Function in the department as SPD Tech completing all duties and functions in that role (decontamination, assembling, sterilization).

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.


Requirements:



Credentials: Certified Registered Central Services Technician Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician Certified Surgical Tech Surgical Assistant Surgical Tech Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED. Minimum Experience: 5 years sterile processing experience. Required Licensure/Certification: Certified as a CSPDT (Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) from CBSPD or CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) - OR - State Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist registration and certified as a Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All life support certification cards must be issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.)


The pay range for this position is:
$22.14 - $28.78 / hour.
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years' employment.

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical, dental and vision coverage; retirement plans; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; and a full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance. Our employees and their family members have full access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes up to 5 free counseling visits and work/life solutions, such as one free legal consultation. In addition, other emotional counseling support is available depending upon their need.


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We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion.

Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here.


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