Responsible for assisting in projects and process improvement initiatives in compliance with contractual obligations. Promotes customer service/satisfaction through training education and resolution of OR frictions for the facility. Perform duties in accordance with hospital TJC AORN AAMI and other appropriate policies and procedures. Must wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate to the work environment. PPE may include gloves liquid proof gowns and face protection; this list is not all inclusive. Requires vaccinations in accordance with hospital guidelines. Requirements will vary by location.
Job Functions: Includes but is not limited to:
- Assists the operating room staff in preparing the OR suite for surgery by verifying instrument trays are available prior to case start times.
- Keeps track of case flow during the day monitor instrument needs and notify CSPD personnel in advance of any possible additional/emergent instrumentation needs. Must be able to resolve issues or offer alternatives when necessary.
- Assist with planning and coordination of instrument turnarounds. Help communicate to the surgical team essential instrumentation information that may affect or delay surgery start time.
- Assist OR and CSPD leadership on preference card creation and/or changes to ensure accuracy.
- Assists in and monitors projects on an as needed basis. Identifies instrumentation related to tray additions and reconfigurations building surgeons specialty sets etc. Report findings and revisions to the CCSPD Manager.
- Participates and assists with employee orientation inservice education and quality assurance programs when needed.
- Responds to problem calls from Surgery professionally.
- Assist in the transportation of sterilized instrumentation to the operating rooms as needed.
- Assists in removing soiled case carts or unsterile instrumentation and scopes from the operating room department.
- Ensures quality of care by assisting in the cleaning and maintaining hospital instrumentation by following manufacturers IFUs.
- Processes and cleans required equipment according to proper guidelines.
- Places instrumentation in appropriate containers using correct count sheet.
- Verifies that required instrumentation has been sterilized and is available for upcoming cases.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the application/use of instrumentation.
- Reports broken instrumentation to appropriate member of management.
- Ensures continuity and quality of surgical procedures by providing support services in the operating room.
Responsibilities:
- Perform daily required audits of data to include:
- Case cart audits
- Room visits for OR frictions
- Post case cart audits
- Tray Audits
- Enter data into portals as requested.
- Performs data analysis to understand trends and identify operational issues within the operating rooms and CSPD.
- Daily communication with OR management and CSPD leadership on instrument needs turnovers etc.
- Perform Instrument Processing satisfaction surveys when required.
- Follows chain of command within client organization and SIPS regarding problems or issues to ensure proper communication and resolution.
- Completes documentation as required for inventory/equipment requests instrument sets etc.
- Meets and works with Operating Room staff and surgeons.
Requirements
Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience:
- 2 years relevant work experience and/or training in lieu of Associate Degree
- 1 year of relevant work experience with Associate Degree
Requires thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and is capable of learning software programs and/or hardware as required. Requires Smart Phone knowledge.
- Certified via HSPA or CBSPD
- High School Diploma or GED
Other Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of OR workflow procedures medical terminology instrumentation.
- Knowledge of infection control and health & safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor coworkers and all levels of a hospital including the Operating Room and physicians.
- Demonstrated customer centric behavior. Proficient analytical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to identify plan and resolve issues in complex situations.
- Ability to multitask projects including the ability to plan and organize.
- Ability to read and understand applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
- Flexible and selfmotivated.
Other Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of OR workflow procedures medical terminology instrumentation.
- Knowledge of infection control and health & safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor coworkers and all levels of a hospital including the Operating Room and physicians.
- Demonstrated customer centric behavior. Proficient analytical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to identify plan and resolve issues in complex situations.
- Ability to multitask projects including the ability to plan and organize.
- Ability to read and understand applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
- Flexible and selfmotivated.
Benefits
CORE VALUES: Professionalism Respect Integrity Drive
Why SIPS
Dedicated recruiters
Optional worksite locations
Health and Welfare Benefits
Companypaid longterm disability (LTD) and Term Life coverage
401K (company match up to 3
EAP Employee Assistance Program
Certification renewal support
Contract extensions
Growth opportunities
Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience: 2 years relevant work experience and/or training in lieu of Associate Degree 1 year of relevant work experience with Associate Degree Requires thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and is capable of learning software programs and/or hardware as required. Requires Smart Phone knowledge. Certified via HSPA or CBSPD High School Diploma or GED Other Skills and Abilities Knowledge of OR workflow, procedures, medical terminology, instrumentation. Knowledge of infection control and health & safety policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor coworkers and all levels of a hospital, including the Operating Room and physicians. Demonstrated customer centric behavior. Proficient analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to identify, plan, and resolve issues in complex situations. Ability to multi-task projects including the ability to plan and organize. Ability to read and understand applicable Standard Operating Procedures. Flexible and self-motivated. Other Skills and Abilities Knowledge of OR workflow, procedures, medical terminology, instrumentation. Knowledge of infection control and health & safety policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor coworkers and all levels of a hospital, including the Operating Room and physicians. Demonstrated customer centric behavior. Proficient analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to identify, plan, and resolve issues in complex situations. Ability to multi-task projects including the ability to plan and organize. Ability to read and understand applicable Standard Operating Procedures. Flexible and self-motivated.