SPD Quality Improvement Coordinator

SPD Quality Improvement Coordinator

Sterile Processing

Full Time

Supports organizational strategies and initiative, i.e., development and implementation of quality improvement processes which are aligned with sterilization, disinfection, infection control and patient care standards, and which enhance the patient experience; operational effectiveness and program efficiency. Collaborates with SPD, Peri-Operative Services, Infection Control and Quality team members, as required, to ensure that an appropriate quality program with quality improvement indicators and measurement tools tailored to SPD needs, is designed and implemented.

Monitors quality improvement outcomes on a regular basis and collaborates with management to develop action plans as required to address identified issues. Coaches staff, as required, to ensure continuous quality improvement initiatives are incorporated in the day-to-day activities. Demonstrates the links and relationships between quality initiatives and strategic goals on an ongoing basis. Responsible for the monitoring of the UCSF Medical Center's SPD Quality Assurance program, consisting of Reprocessing (transport, decontamination, assembly, sterilization or disinfection of instrumentation) and Case Cart Preparation for all reprocessing, case cart preparation activities, equipment maintenance and customer service for all Medical Center locations.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification  positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $100,300 - $150,500 (Annual Rate).

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Sterile Processing is a mission-critical function within a healthcare facility to clean and sterilize reusable surgical instruments. The quality of the processes used for sterilization and high-level disinfection is complex and requires specific training and subject matter expertise to perform.

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or other healthcare profession, or a combination of comparable clinical education and / or 5 years experience in healthcare setting, and instrument management and complexity.
• CBSPD or IAHCSMM
• Thorough knowledge of QI standards, clinical chart review and abstraction, and regulatory requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of QI models, measurement tools, and techniques, including collection, aggregation, abstraction, validation, analysis, and reporting of data.
• Detail oriented, with proven ability to effectively manage time, see projects through to completion, organize competing priorities, and effectively address complex, urgent issues as they arise.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, to quickly assess complex problems, and to develop and implement timely and effective solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating effectively with a broad range of clinical and technical staff and representatives of external regulatory agencies and for mentoring lower-level QI staff.
• Strong skills required to effectively convey complex clinical and technical information both verbally and in writing and to produce high quality reports and documentation.
• Strong skills in prioritization, time management and organization.
• Conversant with the scientific literature regarding all of the methodologies for instrument maintenance and reprocessing.
• Strong knowledge of current sterilization and reprocessing technical information and instructions; demonstrates resourcefulness in seeking additional information and details as needed.
• Strong technical expertise in all currently licensed methods of sterilization and reprocessing
• Advanced verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and advanced presentation skills.
• 2-5 years of recent Quality Improvement, supervisory/management experience in a Sterile Processing environment.

• Strong knowledge of various administrative and business software packages, and of the specialized applications for quality data management.

• CBSPD or IAHCSMM

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