Surgical Instruments Coordinator & Inventory Lead

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to provide critical support in the sourcing, receiving, tracking, and provisioning of surgical instruments within the Surgical Services department.

The role requires at least four years of experience in surgical services with sterile processing and instrument maintenance, a high school diploma, and certification within a year (CST or Sterile Processing Certification).

Qualifications

• Good computer skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of surgical instruments.

Responsibilities

• Researches instrument requests for replacements and provides substitution suggestions, and completes value analysis submissions for new instruments.
• Coordinates vendor visits and education.
• Maintains accurate files and data on all instruments purchased.
• Orders, receives, and coordinates all instruments, including loaner trays and consigned items, including updating of instrument tracking software.
• Works with surgeons, service line coordinators, and technologists to assess inventory instrument needs and proactively orders frequently needed replacement instruments to have on hand.
• Assembles accurate and complete surgical trays.
• Inputs instrument and tray products into instrument tracking system.
• Contributes to opportunity for improvement identification and process improvement within the Sterile Processing department.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Instruments knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to provide critical support in the sourcing, receiving, tracking, and provisioning of surgical instruments within the Surgical Services department.

The role requires at least four years of experience in surgical services with sterile processing and instrument maintenance, a high school diploma, and certification within a year (CST or Sterile Processing Certification).