Sterile Processing, Instrument Specialist

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Wake Forest, NC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing, Instrument Specialist ensures that the department has the supplies and instruments needed to operate efficiently and effectively. The role coordinates purchasing and vendor arrangements for loaner and trial instruments, oversees instrument repairs and transfers between the organization’s facilities, and maintains the instrument tracking system. The specialist is an expert in the sterile processing cycle and provides guidance and education to Sterile Processing personnel.

This is a full-time position based in Winston, with a schedule of 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The work takes place in a clean, well-lit, comfortable environment and may involve interruptions, unpredictable situations, moderate noise, and exposure to cleaning agents, flammable or explosive gases, burns, steam, and heat.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least two years of experience in Sterile Processing.
• Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or another sterile processing certification.
• Certification as a Surgical Instrument Specialist within one year of hire.
• Proficient communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to order instruments via PeopleSoft.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate instrument repairs with vendors and maintain a log of items sent off-site.
• Coordinate instrument-set maintenance by reviewing the surgical case schedule and determining which instruments can be removed from circulation.
• Coordinate procurement and return of loaner, vendor, and trial instrument sets.
• Order new and replacement supplies and instruments based on inventory, par levels, iShare requests, and direction from the Manager of Sterile Processing, while adhering to departmental budgets.
• Help resolve product and instrument recalls promptly to promote patient care.
• Maintain the department’s instrument tracking system, including entering new instruments and building count sheets.
• Collaborate with SPD Liaisons to ensure instrument sets are available and complete.
• Communicate instrument availability to SPD Supervisors, SPD Liaisons, and OR Clinical Coordinators.
• Provide guidance and education to Sterile Processing personnel based on expertise in the sterile processing cycle.
• Assist with special projects and interdepartmental committees as needed.
• Assist with Sterile Processing staffing as needed.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career development programs.
• Potential premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED