Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist-Lead (2523)

Memorial Home Services; Springfield (IL); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Memorial Home Services seeks a lead worker in the Sterile Processing (SP) Unit to act as a technical resource and contact person. Responsibilities include maintaining instrumentation inventory and sterilization information in the instrument tracking system, and guiding staff on instrument maintenance and tray assembly.

The role involves tracking productivity metrics, supporting electronic tracking, and coordinating with OR personnel to ensure timely processing and compliance with standards of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Certification as a central service technician is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead contact person and technical resource for Instrumentation Inventory.
• Track productivity metrics for Sterile Processing and generate reports for Finance and HR.
• Serve as department resource for electronic instrument tracking system.
• Assist OR staff with instrumentation projects, build trays, document manufacturer recommendations.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Sterile processing

Infection prevention

Medical terminology

Inventory management

Purchasing knowledge

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Description du poste

Serves as a lead worker, technical resource and contact person in the Sterile Processing (SP) Unit. Depending on lead assignment, provides training/education, work prioritization/direction and/or maintenance of the instrumentation inventory and sterilization information in T-DOC. Performs all duties involved in the SP Technician position approximately 25% of the workday.

Education:

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent required. Associate’s degree preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• Certification as a central service technician is preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience processing surgical instruments; or knowledge of OR instrumentation required.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience purchasing, or clinical inventory management is required.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the basic concepts of sterile processing, including knowledge of basic concepts of infection prevention and evaluation of manufacturer’s instructions for use.
• Recognition of sufficient medical terminology in order to discuss instrument and supply needs for medical and nursing personnel.
• Knowledge of billing and clinical inventory processes (purchasing, handling, processing)
• Demonstrates excellent organizational, prioritization, and leadership skills.
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Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serves as a lead contact person and technical resources related to Instrumentation Inventory.
• Tracks all productivity metrics related to Sterile Processing and generates reports necessary to track departmental productivity metrics to key Finance and Human Resources personnel.
• Serves as department resource for electronic instrument tracking system.
• Assists OR specialty resource personnel with open instrumentation projects, building instrument trays as needed, documenting manufacturer recommendations, and getting new trays into circulation.
• Maintains the instrumentation inventory and instrumentation/sterilization information in instrument tracking system.
• Assists in monitoring and evaluating the data related to maintaining standards of performance within the department that perform sterilization.
• Tracks and provides metrics related to missing or damaged instruments.
• Initiates all repairs and replacements of instruments for the Clinical Operations Division/Perioperative Services.
• Serves as the primary lead for obtaining competitive quotes on new, lost or damaged instruments to ensure compatibility with physician preferences and current tray assembly.
• Negotiates best pricing and serves as a liaison between Sterile Processing and the Finance and Value Analysis teams to ensure lowest cost is achieved for instrument purchases and repairs.
• Builds all new trays in instrument tracking system and makes appropriate changes to for any assembly changes.
• Actively works to eliminate waste and redundancy across Clinical Operations departments in the instrument inventory.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.