Instrument Specialist
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)Up to $5000 Sign on Bonus!
Bon Secours
Intro paragraph
As a faithbased and patientfocused organization Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and wellbeing of all people in mind body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion collaboration excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion human dignity integrity service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Harmonized Instrument Specialist 210T11 St. Francis Eastside
Job Summary:
The Instrument Specialist will oversee the instrument tray builds and maintenance including inventory of current stock and creation of new trays as needed. They will work directly with the manager operating room (OR) manager supervisor and specialty lead to ensure that instrument needs of the surgical teams are met. The Instrument Specialist will provide support to manager for auditing and maintaining proper documentation for regulatory agencies including sterilization processes and staff education.The Specialist will act in accordance to sterility per the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) The Joint Commission (JCAHO) Center for Disease Control (CDC) and state standards of practice.
Essential Functions:
- Operates computer programs designed to track instruments and equipment. Maintains all audits in instrument tracking database including instrument repairs graphics countsheets assembly guidelines and manufacturers Instructions for use.
- Maintains inventory of instrumentation; coordinates adding or deleting instruments and/or implants based upon case volume and usage.Completes order entry for items as needed.
- Identifies slow and nonmoving instrumentation and coordinates the storage and distribution with operating room (OR) managers supervisors specialty leads OR supply navigator and OR material coordinators. Coordinates onboarding of new instruments and supplies.
- Prepares and manages a system for outdates within the department.
- Gives immediate attention to obtaining unavailable and/or out of stock instrumentation or equipment by borrowing from area hospitals contacting sales representatives or rush ordering the same (or substitute) item from a secondary vendor. Collaborates with vendors on getting loaner equipment for upcoming surgeries
- Collaborates with OR staff on the upcoming Surgery schedule.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED (required)
Required Licensing & Certifications:
- One of the following is required: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) (required)
- Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) (required)
- Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) (preferred)
Experience:
- 2year experience (required)
- 4 years experience (preferred)
Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to Follow Instructions
- Able to Work Independently
- Able to work under pressure
- Anticipate Needs
- Aseptic Techniques
- Attention to details
- Communication
- Communication with multilevels
- Computer skills
- Critical Thinking
- Decision making
- Infection Control
- Knowledge of AAMI Recommendations
- Move with a sense of urgency
- Possess Surgical Conscience
- Preceptor
- Professionalism
- SelfDirected
- Sterile processing workflow
- Takes Direction
- Teamwork
Training:
- EPIC (preferred)
Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Central Sterile St. Francis EastsideIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
