OnSite Specialist - Falls Church, VA
About The Position
As an Endoscopy OnSite Specialist, you will support surgical teams and help ensure equipment, processes, and information flow smoothly to promote exceptional patient care. The role involves preparing and maintaining surgical equipment and disposable products, supporting operating room teams during procedures, resolving equipment issues, collaborating with clinical partners, documenting service and equipment activity, and educating staff on product use. The position requires flexible coverage, including rotating schedules, on-call, overnight, and weekend shifts, as well as travel to support other accounts. In the Sterile Processing Department, the role is responsible for reprocessing and managing surgical instrumentation according to instructions for use (IFU), HSPA/AAMI standards, and hospital policy. The specialist works with SPD staff to support timely and compliant reprocessing of Stryker and hospital-owned instruments, and coordinates equipment readiness and process improvements with SPD and OR leaders.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 0+ years of related work experience.
- Ability to work rotating schedules, including on-call, overnight, and weekend shifts, and to arrive within 45 minutes when on call.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and 20 lbs frequently, and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and use fine motor skills for extended periods.
- Corrected visual acuity, color vision, mobility, and dexterity to identify and correct small inconsistencies in equipment or documentation.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills, including the ability to make independent decisions in high-pressure environments.
- Ability to clearly explain and follow detailed guidelines and procedures.
- Proficiency with basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office, and strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel and provide coverage at other accounts as needed, including occasional overnight travel.
- CRCST certification within six months of hire for the Sterile Processing role; annual continuing education is required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree, or equivalent certifications.
- At least one year of experience in customer service, technical assistance, clinical support, sterile workflow operations, or operating room environments.
- Knowledge of anatomy, surgical procedures, and instrumentation.
- HSPA/CRCST certification.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, manage, and maintain surgical equipment and disposable products so they are available, functional, and ready before procedures.
- Support operating room teams during procedures by anticipating device needs and making timely equipment adjustments.
- Troubleshoot and resolve routine and complex equipment issues using independent judgment.
- Collaborate with surgeons, operating room personnel, central processing, biomedical staff, and other clinical partners.
- Maintain accurate procedure, equipment usage, performance metric, and account documentation.
- Stay current on Stryker equipment, disposable products, and new technologies; educate clinical staff on product use.
- Follow safety, facility, and privacy standards, including patient confidentiality requirements.
- Provide flexible coverage, including rotating schedules, on-call, overnight, and weekend shifts, and support other accounts as needed.
- Reprocess and manage surgical instrumentation according to IFU, HSPA/AAMI standards, and hospital policy.
- Decontaminate and assemble rigid scopes, cameras, light cords, and power instrumentation.
- Perform in-line function testing, including leak, sharpness, insulation, or power checks.
- Wrap and containerize sets for sterilization according to IFU.
- Maintain and update Stryker-managed instrumentation lists in collaboration with SPD leadership.
- Facilitate repairs, replacements, and instrument tracking according to hospital protocols.
- Communicate with SPD and OR leaders about equipment readiness and process improvements.
- Complete required CRCST certification within six months of hire for the specified Sterile Processing role and maintain annual continuing education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
