Instrument Tracking Coordinator

Nuvance Health•Norwalk, CT

42d

About The Position

Provide support and coordination regarding instrument management functions to include purchasing, inventory, repair and maintenance and tracking system maintenance. This individual must also ensure a collaborative working relationship with the customer and manage instrumentation for multiple departments.

Requirements

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Surgical Tech certification.
OR experience.
Associates degree or equivalent education/experience of 5 years with surgical instruments.
Knowledge of instrument tracking software such as SPM.
Customer service experience
Certified Instrument Specialist through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing to customer budget related to instruments.
Manages instrumentation, device, and product purchasing and inventory.
Manages instrument and device repair and maintenance program.
Provides on-site support and communication to assigned facilities with a focus on efforts to provide cost savings to the hospital by ensuring all surgical tools are functioning properly for their intended purpose.
Collaborates with the System administrator, Director of Perioperative, OR team, Perioperative team, leaders/coordinators, and SPD manager to plan and implement updates to count sheets, preference cards, tray reconfigurations, and inventory lists. Will also collaborate with managers to review and reset appropriate care and handling processes.
Maintains and updates instrument Tracking System (when applicable/assigned)
Manages and maintains required sterilization assurance materials and supplies for departmental needs.
Documents daily cost savings initiatives, with total monies saved, and reports potential barriers to implementation.
Communicates daily with the SPD Manager and support teams to ensure customer needs are met daily and any issues are resolved promptly.

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