Job Description
Summary The Service Line Coordinator is responsible for the decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, quality assurance, and inventory management of instrumentation for assigned surgical specialties. This position serves as the subject matter expert for designated service lines, ensuring instrument readiness, standardization, and collaboration with surgeons, Operating Room staff, vendors, and Sterile Processing leadership.
The Service Line Coordinator promotes patient safety by ensuring all specialty instrumentation is complete, functional, sterile, and available to support scheduled and emergency surgical procedures. 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 Hourly Pay Grade Health-26 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift
Job Description
Education and Work Experience: High School Diploma or GED. Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required. Minimum of three years of Sterile Processing experience. Demonstrated competency with specialty surgical instrumentation. Experience with instrument tracking software. 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
Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS). Leadership or Lead Technician experience. Experience supporting multiple surgical specialties. Associate's degree in a healthcare-related field. Advanced knowledge of assigned service line instrumentation. Thorough understanding of sterilization principles and infection prevention. Knowledge of AAMI ST79 standards, manufacturer IFUs, and hospital policies. Excellent organizational and prioritization skills. Strong communication and customer service abilities. Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities. Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
Licensures, Registrations, Certifications
CRCST – HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)
Physical Requirements
- 1) (C) Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift; 2) (F) Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift; 3) (I) Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift Ability to perform job functions while standing. (C). Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (C) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (I) Ability to work indoors. (C) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (I) Ability to work from elevated areas. (F) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (F) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (I) Ability to bend at the waist. (C) Ability to twist at the waist. (F) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (F) Ability to perform “pinching” operations. (F) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (C) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (C) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (C) Ability to reach overhead. (F) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (C) Ability to fully use both legs. (C) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (F) Ability to reach in all directions. (C) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (I) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (I) Ability to lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. (I) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (F)
- Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain vision 20/40 corrected. (C) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (C) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (C) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (C) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (C) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (C) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (C) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (C) Ability to work rotating shifts. (F) Ability to work overtime as required. (F) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (C) *Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (C) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (C) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (C) (Selected Positions)
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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
· High School Diploma or GED. · Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required. · Minimum of three years of Sterile Processing experience. · Demonstrated competency with specialty surgical instrumentation. · Experience with instrument tracking software. ---
Preferred Qualifications
· Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS). · Leadership or Lead Technician experience. · Experience supporting multiple surgical specialties. · Associate's degree in a healthcare-related field. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
