Instrument Specialist
About The Position
Instrument Specialist Department: 37719 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Sterile Processing Services Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 8-4:30pm, no holidays, no weekends Pay Range $22.90 - $34.35 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Two years' experience in Sterile Processing required. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or other sterile processing certification required. Certification as a Surgical Instrument Specialist required within one year of hire. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Coordinates the repair of instruments with appropriate vendor and maintains a log for tracking items set off-site. 2. Coordinates the maintenance of instrument sets by assessing surgical case schedule and deducing which instruments can be removed from circulation. 3. Coordinates the procurement of and return of loaner, vendor, and/or trial instrument sets. 4. Orders new and replacement supplies and instruments based on inventory, par levels, iShare requests, and at the direction of the Manager of Sterile Processing while striving to adhere to departmental budgets. 5. Assists with resolving product and/or instrument recalls as quickly as possible to promote patient care. 6. Maintains the department's instrument tracking system by entering new instruments into system and building count sheets. 7. Collaborates with SPD Liaisons to ensure sets are available and complete. 8. Uses excellent communication skills when discussing instrument availability with SPD Supervisors, SPD Liaisons, and/or OR Clinical Coordinators. 9. Expert in all aspects of the sterile processing cycle and ability to provide guidance and education to SPD. 10. Assists with special projects and interdepartmental committees as needed. 11. Assists with Sterile Processing staffing as needed. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Proficient communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel Ability to order instruments via PeopleSoft WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clean, well-lit, comfortable environment Subject to varying and unpredictable situations Subject to many interruptions Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries Moderate noise level Possible exposure to cleaning agents Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases May be subject to burns Exposure to hazards of steam and heat PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing X Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Two years' experience in Sterile Processing required.
- Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or other sterile processing certification required.
- Certification as a Surgical Instrument Specialist required within one year of hire.
- Proficient communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel
- Ability to order instruments via PeopleSoft
Responsibilities
- Coordinates the repair of instruments with appropriate vendor and maintains a log for tracking items set off-site.
- Coordinates the maintenance of instrument sets by assessing surgical case schedule and deducing which instruments can be removed from circulation.
- Coordinates the procurement of and return of loaner, vendor, and/or trial instrument sets.
- Orders new and replacement supplies and instruments based on inventory, par levels, iShare requests, and at the direction of the Manager of Sterile Processing while striving to adhere to departmental budgets.
- Assists with resolving product and/or instrument recalls as quickly as possible to promote patient care.
- Maintains the department's instrument tracking system by entering new instruments into system and building count sheets.
- Collaborates with SPD Liaisons to ensure sets are available and complete.
- Uses excellent communication skills when discussing instrument availability with SPD Supervisors, SPD Liaisons, and/or OR Clinical Coordinators.
- Expert in all aspects of the sterile processing cycle and ability to provide guidance and education to SPD.
- Assists with special projects and interdepartmental committees as needed.
- Assists with Sterile Processing staffing as needed.
Benefits
- Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
