Sterile Processing Instrument Coordinator - Days

Endeavor Health•Arlington Heights, IL

2d•$27 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Instrument Coordinator - Sterile Processing Dep artment - Days Position Highlights: Sign On: 5K Position: Instrument Coordinator Location: Arlington Heights, IL Full Time/Part Time: Full time Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm What you will do: Assures that instruments and supplies are provided to the O.R. according to schedule. Assures instrument repair and restore program is implemented correctly. Maintains supply inventory for processing needs, i.e.. Wrap, tape, indicators, etc… Arranges for repairs when needed, prepares requisitions, packages, and arranges shipping Consults with clinical engineering for equipment repair and follow thru to ensure equipment is functional as soon as possible Communicates status of critical equipment and instrument repairs to manager Arranges for loaner devices when necessary Responsible for collecting and collating statistical data and graphs for required reports relating to task performance and productivity on a timely basis. Assists management in determining budget needs for new procedures and monitors budgetary parameters for ongoing functions of the processing area. Assists in developing and/or updating departmental policies, procedures, goals, and objectives. Ensures proper manufacturer guidelines for sterilization for all reusable instruments and supplies are followed. Involved with specific departments to determine supply and instrument needs for new and/or revised procedures. Oversees and manages Audits for trays and case carts for department Quality Improvement and JCAHO purposes. Participates in multi-disciplinary teams focused on improving workflow, quality of sets, and/or compliance

Requirements

High School Required
Three (3) years SPD/OR experience in surgical instrumentation
Must be able to rotate through all areas of the Sterile Processing Department.
Ability to lift, carry, pull, push, sit, walk, stand, kneel, bend, climb repeatedly for extended periods of time, with some sitting.
Occasional exertion of moderately heavy nature to include stretching, bending, twisting and lifting up to 30 pounds while checking supplies.
Push/pulling is necessary to load and unload racks into/out of sterilizers up to 300 pounds.
Failure to follow prescribed procedures could result in serious injuries from sterilizer.
Position may require tasks that involve inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes from them. Appropriate protective measures as outlined in hospital's Infection Control Policies and Procedures are available and required for employees who perform such tasks.
Demonstrates complete understanding of infection control practices.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

Assures that instruments and supplies are provided to the O.R. according to schedule.
Assures instrument repair and restore program is implemented correctly.
Maintains supply inventory for processing needs, i.e.. Wrap, tape, indicators, etc…
Arranges for repairs when needed, prepares requisitions, packages, and arranges shipping
Consults with clinical engineering for equipment repair and follow thru to ensure equipment is functional as soon as possible
Communicates status of critical equipment and instrument repairs to manager
Arranges for loaner devices when necessary
Responsible for collecting and collating statistical data and graphs for required reports relating to task performance and productivity on a timely basis.
Assists management in determining budget needs for new procedures and monitors budgetary parameters for ongoing functions of the processing area.
Assists in developing and/or updating departmental policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
Ensures proper manufacturer guidelines for sterilization for all reusable instruments and supplies are followed.
Involved with specific departments to determine supply and instrument needs for new and/or revised procedures.
Oversees and manages Audits for trays and case carts for department Quality Improvement and JCAHO purposes.
Participates in multi-disciplinary teams focused on improving workflow, quality of sets, and/or compliance