Instrument Coordinator-West Palm Beach SPD-Day Shift (40 Hours)

NYU Langone Health; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health in West Palm Beach, FL seeks an Instrument Coordinator for the SPD daytime shift. You will ensure accurate instrument set preparation, manage refurbishing schedules, and monitor inventory to support OR schedules.

You will collaborate with OR leaders and Central Sterile Processing management, resolve instrument issues, and optimize tray builds and preference cards according to CI standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year CSP experience or 2 years CSP experience with suitable certifications.
• Certified CRCST, CIS, CER, CHL or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate instrumentation for the following day with OR schedule and capture booked procedures.
• Order replacement instrumentation and refurbish damaged/missing items; suggest modifications.
• Determine container sizes, assemble instrument sets per AAMI standards, and weigh carriers.
• Assist with instrument tray optimization and introduce new trays into circulation.
• Act as liaison between Surgical Services and SPD; prioritize needs and complete projects.
• Audit instrument trays and case carts for completeness; maintain instrument inventory.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

CRCST

CIS

CER

CHL

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

CST

Tools

SPM software

Job description

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Instrument Coordinator-West Palm Beach SPD-Day Shift (40 Hours).

In this role, the successful candidate The Instrument Coordinator is responsible for completion and accuracy of new instrument sets, assessment and evaluation of instrument tray packaging and weight, acquisition and replacement of new instruments and damaged or missing instruments. The Instrument Coordinator will communicate daily with the charge resource nurses in each OR department. This person will meet daily with the Central Sterile Processing Department Management and Lead Technicians to assure concise communication. Assists with preparation of case cart build and coordination of instrument delivery to the Operating Rooms. Prepares instrument refurbishing schedules, maintains an organized work area, and accounts for instrumentation released and received for refurbishing. Controls and minimizes the individual peel-pouched items in the instrument storage area, using these instruments in sets when needed, and supply overstocked instrumentation to SPD. The Instrument Coordinator must be able to resolve problems related to instruments, implants, drills, and all power equipment. The Coordinator analyzes instrument usage through various tracking reports, identifies need for modification of usage/tray-builds and adjustments to preference cards. Has authority to influence decision makers on modifications to preference cards or inventory orders.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform other departmental duties as (needed)
• Coordination of instrumentation needed for the following day with the OR schedule. This includes capturing all of the booked and add-on procedures.
• Responsible for ordering replacement instrumentation and refurbishing of damaged or missing instrumentation. Makes recommendations to management of modification needs of future instrument orders based on analysis of past tray builds and usages.
• Independently determines appropriate container size for instrument containers, assess needs for custom made instrument carriers, weigh and assemble instrument sets according to AAMI standards.
• Assist OR team leaders with open instrumentation projects, building instrument trays if needed for coverage, documenting manufacturer recommendations, and getting new trays into circulation. Identifies and suggest cost- saving approaches to storage and purchasing of inventory.
• Act as liaison between Surgical Services and the Sterile Processing Department, communicating clear messages between Surgical Services and SPD to prioritize needs and complete instrumentation projects.
• Attends/conducts instrument tray optimization/reduction meetings
• Maintains a well-organized instrument storage area, controlling and minimizing peel-pouched instrumentation.
• Maintains database of instruments ordered for services provided
• Provides alternatives to instrumentation from different manufacturers
• Works with vendors to obtain quotes for custom instruments and education
• Creates, updates, and makes recommendations for updates to count sheets based on user needs
• Maintain inventory/supplies for instruments
• Assists leadership team with oversight of front line staff as needed
• Perform QA audits on instrument trays (as needed)
• Regularly audits case carts for completion (if applicable)
• Orders other department supplies (as needed)

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a To qualify you must either:

Have a Bachelors degree and one year Central Sterile Processing (CSP) experience. Must be Certified Registered Central Service Technician though Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or CBSPD.

OR

2 years of experience (at least one of those years must be Central Sterile Processing experience), be Certified Registered Central Service Technician though Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or CBSPD, and have at least 1 of any of the following certifications:

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)

Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER)

Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL)

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean Six Sigma Black Bet

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via

National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assistant

National Commission of Certification for the Certification of Surgical Assistants

American Board of Surgical Assistants.

Required Licenses:

Central Sterile tech (HSPA)

Preferred Qualifications:

3 years experience with surgical instruments. Knowledge of instrument tracking software such as SPM. Customer service experience.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Florida provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

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