Instrument Coordinator - FT - Days

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to provide critical support in the sourcing, receiving, tracking, and provisioning of surgical instruments within the Surgical Services department.

The role requires at least four years of experience in surgical services with sterile processing and instrument maintenance, a high school diploma, and certification within a year (CST or Sterile Processing Certification).

Qualifications

• Good computer skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of surgical instruments.

Responsibilities

• Researches instrument requests for replacements and provides substitution suggestions, and completes value analysis submissions for new instruments.
• Coordinates vendor visits and education.
• Maintains accurate files and data on all instruments purchased.
• Orders, receives, and coordinates all instruments, including loaner trays and consigned items, including updating of instrument tracking software.
• Works with surgeons, service line coordinators, and technologists to assess inventory instrument needs and proactively orders frequently needed replacement instruments to have on hand.
• Assembles accurate and complete surgical trays.
• Inputs instrument and tray products into instrument tracking system.
• Contributes to opportunity for improvement identification and process improvement within the Sterile Processing department.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Instruments knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Provides critical support in the sourcing, purchasing, tracking, and provisioning of surgical instruments.

Experience

• 4 years of experience in surgical services area with relevant sterile processing and instrument maintenance experience

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

• Sterile Processing Certification or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), within 365 days of hire

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of surgical instruments

Job Responsibilities

• Researches instrument requests for replacements and provides substitution suggestions, and completes value analysis submissions for new instruments.
• Coordinates vendor visits and education.
• Maintains accurate files and data on all instruments purchased.
• Orders, receives, and coordinates all instruments, including loaner trays and consigned items, including updating of instrument tracking software.
• Works with surgeons, service line coordinators, and technologists to assess inventory instrument needs and proactively orders frequently needed replacement instruments to have on hand.
• Assembles accurate and complete surgical trays.
• Inputs instrument and tray products into instrument tracking system.
• Contributes to opportunity for improvement identification and process improvement within the Sterile Processing department.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family

Surgical Services