Loaner and Instrument Management Specialist-30417

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to coordinate the Loaner Instrument program and prepare instrumentation for sterilization for next day cases. You will update the instrument inventory system, communicate with vendors and OR leadership, and ensure timely delivery and compliance with IFUs and contract terms.

Candidates with 0–1 year in sterile processing and CBSPD or HSPA certification are encouraged to apply; the role is full-time with

Qualifikationen

• 0 to 1 years’ experience in a Sterile Processing setting/Technician.
• Certification from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM), CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) or other nationally recognized certifying body required.

Aufgaben

• Review schedule, identify needed instruments, and contact vendors to ensure instruments are delivered within stated timeframes.
• Cleans, assembles, and prepares instrumentation for sterilization prior to next day’s cases, ensuring IFUs are available for instruments.
• Creates Loaner report detailing needed loaned instrumentation and sends it to surgical services leadership and coordinators by 5PM the day before surgery.
• Updates inventory management system for all incoming/outgoing instrumentation.
• Works with SPD and OR managers to identify needs and bottlenecks pertaining to instrumentation and implants where IUSS or patient safety is evident.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Sterile processing knowledge

Vendor communications

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

CBSPD/HSPA certification or equivalent

Tools

Inventory system

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Periop and Interventional Svcs

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 4

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $18.87 - $29.73 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

Responsible for coordinating the Loaner Instrument program and working with the Sterile Processing Manager and OR Liaison to receive, inventory, prepare, and assemble surgical instrumentation. Prepares the loaner report based on scheduled cases, facilitating communication with the vendors and charge nurses, and ensuring that the instrument inventory system is updated with all required information.

Required Job Qualifications

• 0 to 1 years’ experience in a Sterile Processing setting/Technician.
• Certification from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM), CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) or other nationally recognized certifying body required.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience with Neuro, Ortho, and General Surgical instrumentation.

Physical Demands

• Work requires active physical exertion with ability to push and pull carts exceeding 100 lbs. unassisted at times.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 50 lbs. or more.
• Work requires frequent exposure to skin or lung irritants, extreme cold or heat, sharp instruments or dangerous equipment; reasonable anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more.
• Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand on feet for the duration of any scheduled shift; ability to stoop and bend consistently without restrictions.

Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review schedule, identifies needed instruments, and contacts vendors to ensure instruments are delivered within stated timeframes.
• Familiar with the contracts to verify that RUSH has only items on hand per the contract.
• Cleans, assembles, and prepares instrumentation for sterilization prior to next day’s cases. Must ensure all sterilization guidelines or IFU’s are available for instruments prior to use.
• Creates Loaner report, detailing all needed loaned instrumentation, and send it to surgical services leadership and coordinators team, by 5PM the day prior to surgery.
• Updates inventory management system for all incoming/outgoing instrumentation.
• Works with SPD and OR managers and leadership teams to identify needs and bottlenecks pertaining to instrumentation and implants where IUSS (Immediate Use Steam Sterilization) or patient safety is apparent.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.