OR Inventory/Instrument Coordinator

Norwalk Hospital Association•Norwalk, CT

32d•$24 - $46

About The Position

Responsible for purchasing, maintaining adequate inventory levels and availability of supplies. Troubleshoot supply issues and perform duties of Surgical Technologist.

Requirements

Associate Degree
minimum of three years job-related experience
Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel

Nice To Haves

Certified Surgical Technologist preferred.
Knowledge of People Soft preferred.

Responsibilities

Processes purchasing of specialty supplies required for patient care in the operating room in order to ensure continuity of daily operations.
Maintains necessary inventory levels at operating room warehouse to ensure the continuity of daily operations.
Maintains accurate records for inventories, orders, returns/exchanges, and repairs in order to document cost effective utilization of resources.
Supervises the storage, control and issuance of supplies to ensure the continuity of daily operations.
Assists in the evaluation/inservicing of new products and equipment.
Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the non-salary budget to achieve cost containment and optimum financial performance.
Monitors advanced scheduling of cases to ensure the availability of special equipment and supplies for the continuity of daily operations.
Monitors, maintains and updates the pricing of the charge capture process in order to optimize reimbursement and to validate price increases.
Maintains clinical competency in order to support the operating room staff and to remain cross trained in the role of Instrument Coordinator.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Performs other duties as assigned.