Job SummaryUnder limited supervision is responsible for ordering, tracking, and receiving of surgical instruments, supplies, physical set building, vendor/OR coordinating and backup inventory maintenance, instructions for use (IFU) documentation, workflow process improvements, and generallymaintaining an adequate level of instruments necessary for the efficient functioning of customer departments. Job Responsibilities
- Ensures instrument trays are up and operational.
- Obtains quotes from vendors as needed, and submits orders for approval
- Works withthe OR staff to ensure proper instruments are available and instrument par levels are maintained.
- Updates 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, and sterilization).
- Maintains the integrity of the electronic instrument tracking system.
- Makes recommendation for future instrument orders based on analysis of past tray builds and usages
- Assist OR team leaders with open instrumentation projects, building instrument trays if needed for coverage, documenting manufacturer recommendations, and getting new trays into circulation. Identify and suggest cost-saving approaches to storage and purchasing of inventory.
- Serve as an instrument expert and resource for staff related to instrument needs.
- Attends/conducts instrument tray optimization/reduction meetings.
- Acts as a liaison between the instrument tracking system provider, staff, facility information systems, and contracted software vendor.
- Independently determines appropriate container size for instrument containers, assess needs for custom made instrument carriers, weigh and assemble instrument sets according to AAMI standards.
- Orders other department supplies (as needed)
- Perform other departmental duties (as needed)
- Maintain inventory/supplies for instruments.
- Coordination of instrumentation needed based upon OR schedule.
Qualifications
- High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferred
- A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience required
- CRCST - Certified and Registered Central Service Technician through the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) required within 24 months of employment in this position OR
- CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) required within 24 months of employment in this position OR
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required within 24 months of employment in this position OR
- TS-C - Tech in Surgery-Certified through National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required within 24 months of employment in this position
Skills and Attributes
- Requires critical thinking and decisive judgement
- Works under minimal supervision
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Physical Demands
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Lifting 0-25 lbs: Frequently
- Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
- Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying 0-25 lbs: Frequently
- Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Frequently
- Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Frequently
- Climbing: Occasionally
- Bending/Stooping: Frequently
- Kneeling: Occasionally
- Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
- Reaching: Frequently
- Talking: Frequently
- Hearing: Frequently
- Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
- Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
- Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
- Running: Occasionally
- Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
- Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
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