Sterile Processing Quality Coordinator

Sterile Processing Quality Coordinator

The Sterile Processing Quality Assurance (QA) Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring quality systems within the Sterile Processing Department (SPD). This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards, promotes patient safety, and drives continuous improvement in reprocessing practices, including decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution.

Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Cost Center: CC000675 CHS - SPD (Sterile Processing) - Consolidated Service Center (Offsite)

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Pay Grade: Health-27

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Full Time

Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Education and Work Experience:

• Graduate of high school or GED equivalency required.
• Must be certified and maintain a certification in sterile processing form CRCST HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)
• Minimum of two (2) years of sterile processing experience in sterile processing and/or Operating Room.
• Knowledge of sterilization principles, microbiology, and infection prevention practices.
• Knowledge of instrument names, functions, and specialty sets.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation and recordkeeping.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced certification (CIS, CER, CHL) preferred.
• Previous supervisory and/or education experience preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic instrument tracking systems.

Licensures, Registrations, Certifications:

• CRCST HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)

Additional Job Description:

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, and walking. Ability to climb stairs, work indoors, and in confined spaces. Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. Ability to maintain vision, hearing, and tactile sensory functions. Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.