Sterile Processing Instrument Coordinator Augusta

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.; United States; In loco; USD 40.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Wellstar Health System, Inc. seeks a Sterile Processing professional to coordinate surgical instrumentation and maintain inventory across current, consigned, and loaned trays.

You will manage Instrument Tracking software, troubleshoot issues, and train staff on updates. Collaboration with Surgeons, Sterile Processing, and unit leaders ensures precise ordering and compliance with IFU sterilization parameters.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• Manages the development and maintenance of Instrument Tracking software, including monitoring repairs and downtime for instruments.
• Troubleshoots software issues and maintains work orders.
• Manages ingress and egress of all loaned and consigned instrumentation with vendors and nursing staff.
• Maintains vendor accountability and reports vendor non-compliance.
• Collaborates with Specialty Charge Nurses, Sterile Processing, and Material Management to facilitate timely ordering of instruments.
• Manages sterilization parameters for all instruments per IFU and updates procedures.

Conoscenze

Surgical instrumentation

Multitasking

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems.

Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION:

To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION:

Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES:

• We serve with compassion
• We pursue excellence
• We honor every voice

Culture of Excellence

Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.