Instrument Coordinator - FT - Days

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides critical support in the sourcing, purchasing, tracking, and provisioning of surgical instruments. Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Requirements

• 4 years of experience in surgical services area with relevant sterile processing and instrument maintenance experience
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of surgical instruments
• Sterile Processing Certification or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), within 365 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Researches instrument requests for replacements and provides substitution suggestions, and completes value analysis submissions for new instruments.
• Coordinates vendor visits and education.
• Maintains accurate files and data on all instruments purchased.
• Orders, receives, and coordinates all instruments, including loaner trays and consigned items, including updating of instrument tracking software.
• Works with surgeons, service line coordinators, and technologists to assess inventory instrument needs and proactively orders frequently needed replacement instruments to have on hand.
• Assembles accurate and complete surgical trays.
• Inputs instrument and tray products into instrument tracking system.
• Contributes to opportunity for improvement identification and process improvement within the Sterile Processing department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED