Sterile Processing Instrument Coordinator Augusta

Wellstar Health System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. in Augusta, GA, seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to coordinate and manage instrument trays and inventory.

You will troubleshoot software, track instruments, and collaborate with Surgical Services and other units to ensure timely availability of sterile instrumentation. Responsibilities include maintaining instrument tracking software, managing loaned/consigned instrumentation with vendors, and training staff on IFU sterilization parameters and updates.

Qualifications

• Surgical instrumentation knowledge is required.
• Ability to multitask with interruptions.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manages development and maintenance of Instrument Tracking software and repairs downtime.
• Manages ingress/egress of loaned/consigned instrumentation with vendors and staff.
• Trains staff on IFU sterilization parameters and cleaning processes.
• Develops policies for care, handling and transport of instrumentation.
• Supports front line staff using Instrument Tracking software.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Multitasking

MS Office

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Job Summary

Responsible for the coordination and management of surgical instrumentation to support maintaining and operation of inventory for all current, consigned, and loaned instrument trays. Manages Instrument Tracking software to include troubleshooting, data entry, and staff education. Collaborates with Surgical Services Specialty Charge Nurses and all other unit leaders in the allocation and maintenance of instrumentation.

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

Manages the development and maintenance of Instrument Tracking software, as well as monitoring repairs and downtime for broken or missing instruments. Troubleshoots software issues and maintains work orders.

Manages ingress and egress of all loaned and consigned instrumentation in collaboration with company vendors, Charge Nurses, and other institutions. Maintains vendor accountability and report vendor non-compliance. Collaborate with Specialty Charge Nurses, Sterile Processing, Material Management team, and other clinical stakeholders to facilitate the timely and accurate ordering of instruments.

Manages sterilization parameters for all owned, loaned, and consigned instrumentation according to manufacture Instructions for Use (IFU). Trains relevant individuals on IFU sterilization parameter and cleaning process updates/changes.

In collaboration with Sterile Processing Educator, provides support for clinical education on new instrumentation for proper cleaning, assembly, and sterilization.

In concert with Manager, develops policies for care, handling, and transport of all owned, loaned, and consigned instrumentation. Supports front line Caregivers in the use and application of Instrument Tracking software. Assists in the management of inventory system downtime.

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

• High School Diploma General or GED General

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• CRCST - Cert Reg Central Service Tech or CSPDT - Cert Sterile Proc & Dist Tech or CST - Cert Surgical Tech

Required Minimum Experience

Less than 1 year sterile processing field or as a surgical technician with experience in surgical specialties required

Required Minimum Skills

Surgical instrumentation knowledge.

Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with many interruptions.

Proficient computer skills including MS Office and other related software applications.

Strong communication skills.

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