Instrument CoordinatorWest Palm Beach SPDDay Shift 40 Hours

NYU Langone Health; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial security benefits

Generous time-off program

Employee resource groups for peer help

Holistic wellness program

Job summary

NYU Langone Health in West Palm Beach is seeking an Instrument Coordinator for the SPD day shift to manage instrument tray builds, inventory, and coordination with the OR schedule for the next day’s procedures. This role ensures accurate instrument availability and timely turnover.

The successful candidate will hold CSP certification (HSPA or CBSPD) or have equivalent experience, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and communicate effectively with Surgical Services, vendors, and

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent CSP experience.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) credential required or equivalent.
• 3+ years preferred with instrument knowledge and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate instrumentation for the next day’s OR schedule.
• Order replacement instrumentation and refurbish damaged/missing items.
• Assist with instrument tray optimization and cost-saving inventory strategies.
• Maintain organized instrument storage and ensure accurate count sheets.

Skills

Surgical instrument knowledge

Communication with leadership

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree

CRCST (HSPA/CBSPD)

CIS

CER

CHL

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

CST

Surgical tech credentials

Tools

SPM

Instrument tracking 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).

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

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.

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.

• financial security benefits
• generous time-off program
• employee resources groups for peer support
• holistic employee wellness program
• physical
• mental
• nutritional
• sleep
• social
• financial
• preventive care

NYU Langone Florida is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

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