Instrument Coordinator (full-time, day-shift) - Arthur M. Blank Hospital

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to support sourcing, purchasing, tracking, and provisioning of surgical instruments within the Surgical Services team.

Requirements include 4 years of surgical services experience with sterile processing, a high school diploma or equivalent, and certification within 365 days of hire. Strong computer, communication, and teamwork skills are essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in surgical services with sterile processing and instrument maintenance.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with healthcare teams.
• Working knowledge of surgical instruments and related tracking systems.

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

Good computer skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Work Shift

Day

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

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