Vendor Asset Coordinator, Full Time

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The Vendor Asset Coordinator (U) manages the process and planning of loaned borrowed and consigned
instruments and implants. The incumbent supports and troubleshoots all customer issues between the Central
Sterile Processing department (CSPD) Surgical services surgeons scheduling offices and vendor representatives
pertaining to non-owned instruments and implants brought into the hospital.

1. Ensures instruments and trays are received and processed according to the standards and practices of
OSHA DOT FDA AAMI and manufacturer.
2. Manages the loaner data within the instrument tracking system and vendor management system. Runs
related reports analyzes performance and communicates results to CSPD Director Surgical Services
leadership meetings and the vendors managers.
3. Collaborates with the Value Analysis team surgical service clinicians and vendors to continuously improve
the loaner and consignment tray processes by utilizing Lean principles and methods.
4. Keeps abreast of surgery schedules to ensure timely delivery of loaner trays prior to scheduled surgery.
5. Assist with vendor check-in and check-out. To ensure Loaner management policy and procedure processes
are followed. Assists Check-in with vendors or couriers that trays are received in clean and optimal
condition.
6. Reports immediately to CSPD director and OR leadership if any instruments/trays that will not be processed
for surgery.
7. Ensures all the manufacturers recommendations for sterile processing instrument maintenance
sterilization and disinfection processes are current for loaner and consignment trays.
8. Instructs CSPD staff in identification of loaner instruments and processing according to the Instructions for
Use (IFUs) and department policies and standard work processes. Collaborates with CSPD educator for inservices with vendor on any new instruments/trays for staff.
9. Assists with the processing from decontamination through IFUs of loaner trays if needed.
10. Maintains loaner manual and automated documentation and assists in reconciliation of tray component
lists provided by vendors against any generated by the hospital and reconciles missing instrument with the
OR CSPD and vendors.
11. Collaborates with the CSPD System administrator in maintaining the loaner trays in the instrument tracking
and loaner tracking systems.
12. Maintains proper labeling storage shelving and retrieval of loaner instruments/trays and related records
in accordance with regulations and hospital record retention policies.
13. Coordinates the quality control checks auditing preventative maintenance and assessment of loaner
instrumentation and provides appropriate reports reflecting the opportunities for improvement among
CSDP & OR staff and facilitate continuous process improvements.
14. Sends monthly compliance reports to vendors managers.
15. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Preferred Bachelors degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

CSPD Certified

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings nights and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the Universitys core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.

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