Surgical Materials Coord

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides support to Operating Room staff by coordinating supplies in the OR. Maintains all OR and CPD Inventory. The Surgical Materials Coordinator, under general supervision of the Manager CPD, with continued Materials Management support, and following established procedures; will support the daily materials related operations of OR and CPD and will be proficient in all areas of materials to include: equipment, supply, receiving and distribution and maintain appropriate levels of sterile medical/surgical supplies and equipment. The Surgical Materials Coordinator will represent the department in a positive and professional manner.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of computers strongly preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic principles of sterilization and aseptic technique.
A minimum of three (3) years materials or central services experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree or equivalent desirable.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates interdepartmental interpersonal relationship skills. Works effectively with management and staff.
Offers constructive suggestions at staff meetings for utilization of supplies.
Demonstrates positive regard for changes.
Reviews surgical schedule daily with OR Service Line Coordinator to anticipate inventory needs.
Participates in 2:00 pm OR Huddle
Participates in weekly inventory meeting.
Controls Operating Room inventory- direct and outside.
Makes regular rounds in surgical suite and of specialty carts to anticipate inventory needs.
Inventory is current and rotated.
Notifies Nurse Managers and Materials Management and Service Line Coordinators of obsolete inventory.
Orders stock via Meditech.
Maintains correct locations for supplies in Meditech.
Counts OR Inventory once a year.
Coordinates development of departmental inventory levels of supplies and equipment.
Stock shelves to assure appropriate inventory/par levels are consistently met.
Complies with accreditation and regulatory bodies and commissions in relation to OR Materials Management.
Makes decisions based on experience and knowledge of supplies.
Responds to Materials Management.
Follows up on back orders.
Informs Nurse Managers and Director of Surgical Services and Service Line Coordinators of problem areas.
Performs all responsibilities required by Materials to assure unique nature of client is addressed.
Participates in projects or committees as volunteered or assigned.
Demonstrates willingness to assume other activities relative to the department's needs.
Responsible for providing appropriate and timely delivery of supplies and equipment.
Works with BioMed department to assure all patient care equipment has preventive maintenance performed according to inspection schedule and along with coordination of repairs.
In coordination with BioMed assists in the delivery retrieval, and tracking of equipment.
Available by wireless telephone during work hours to respond to the needs of the OR and CPD.
Maintains Tissue Log for all Tissue and needs to be tracked according to FDA.
Complete Tissue Tracking Forms.
Enter Tissue into log upon arrival.
Maintain tissue tracking system.
Serves as a member of the hospital Products & Standards Committee and other projects or committees as volunteered or assigned.
Coordinates and Counts yearly IR and CPD Inventory.
Prepares count sheets to ensure all items and locations are correct.
Reviews count sheets to ensure all items and locations are correct.
Collaborates with Service Line Coordinators and staff to establish schedule for counts.
Ensures all counts are correct.
Input counts onto excel count sheets to establish $ for each location.
Coordinate Inventory Audits with Finance Department.
Works with Finance after audits to justify/explain variances from past year.
Safety Awareness - fosters a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
Understands individual roles/responsibilities during hospital codes (e.g., Code Green, Code Red).
Follows all CDC guidelines for Universal Precautions when handling soiled equipment, instruments and supplies.
Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job related hazards.
Successfully answers safety questions in annual mandatory education program
Utilizes proper body mechanics when performing all aspects of job
Operates equipment safely
Maintains a neat, organized work environment
Knows where to find material safety data sheets (MSDS) for items used to perform job
Adheres to respiratory etiquette guidelines
Participates in continued learning and possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.