Case Coordinator II - Sterile Processing

Tufts Medicine; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine is hiring for an entry-level role focused on Sterilization Services in Lowell, MA. The position involves maintaining sterile equipment, managing case carts, and serving as a liaison between the Operating Room and Central Processing Department. Candidates should possess vocational education, and three years of experience in CPD, OR, or supply chain is preferred. The role requires attention to detail, strong computer skills, and the ability to follow guidelines in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Three years of CPD, OR, or supply chain experience required.
• Knowledge of hospital policies, infection control, and medical terminology needed.
• Strong ability to listen, translate instructions into action, and reproduce learned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage accuracy and completion of case carts using the OR schedule.
• Maintain sterile equipment and assist in inventory management.
• Serve as liaison between OR team and Central Processing Department.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Computer skills

Ability to follow guidelines

Prioritizing tasks

Education

Vocational or technical education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Instrument Tracking systems

Job description

This role focuses on activities related to the support services functions, such as dietary and food services, environmental services, general facilities, repair and maintenance, parking, sterilization and transportation to ensure all required support activities are completed in a timely manner and meet the organization's quality standards and expectations. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Sterilization Services duties: Maintains sterile equipment, assembles medical equipment, maintains inventory, orders supplies, and provides life-saving instruments to those performing medical procedures. A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience. This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and/or scientific/laboratory jobs. An entry-level role typically requiring little to no prior knowledge or experience and requiring vocational or technical education. Work is routine or follows standard procedures, is closely supervised, and communicates information that requires little explanation or interpretation.This position is responsible for managing the accuracy and completion of case carts using the Operating Room (OR) schedule and the OR manager system, Meditech. Reviews the cases for the next day, picks supplies as assigned, and ensures each case cart is complete and accurate resolving any discrepancies with the Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager and the Central Processing Department (CPD) Manager. Responsible for the instrument tracking system and will update preference cards, location labels, kit labels, and making count sheet edits as necessary in the instrument tracking system. In addition, this position will be the liaison between the OR team and CPD, facilitating the flow of instrumentation and equipment to ensure that the team in the OR has the resources required to ensure OR efficiency.**Job Description**4. Three (3) years of CPD, OR, or supply chain experience.**Preferred Qualifications:**1. Five (5) years of CPD, OR, or supply chain experience.**Duties and Responsibilities:** The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 6. Collects data and provides guidance on the best location for supplies and instrumentation to ensure efficient flow of cases throughout the day. 15. Makes necessary changes to kit count sheets and case pick preference cards as needed; Prints kit scan labels and location scan labels as needed. **Physical Requirements:** **Skills & Abilities:** 3. Ability to listen to instruction and translate it into an activity and reproduce what is taught. 4. Ability to be extremely conscientious with regard to procedures. 5. Ability to follow guidelines, refraining from short cuts where technique is involved. 6. Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks and handle changing environment and assignments. 7. Ability to speak and hear effectively and meet telephone and customer service standards. 8. Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office and Instrument Tracking systems.9. Knowledge of the hospital, infection control, and medical terminology. Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.