Surgical Instr Inv Specialist

Position Summary Knowledge of the surgical instrument inventory and all aspects of the sterilization process, including quality processes and troubleshooting of instrument delivery. Responsibilities Demonstrates, through clinical practice, knowledge and a clear understanding of the entire instrument delivery system, including quality processes, infection control, instrument functional quality control, sterilization and aseptic technique.

Troubleshoots instrument delivery problems and makes recommendations for solving instrument deficits and/or unusual needs or requests unique to the Level I trauma and tertiary surgical care environments.

Makes critical decisions in the sterilization process and instrumentation inventory. Collaborates with the Surgery ANMs, Coordinators, and Clinical Resource Coordinator to Trouble shoots instrumentation problems occurring during a surgical procedure, makes recommendations and addresses identified surgeon concerns and needs.

Addresses identified surgeon concerns, and has the responsibility for providing the Surgeon and Surgery ANMs with specific information regarding SPD action and problem resolution plans.

Is a resource and mentor for the SP team and for clinicians in Surgery and procedural areas. Recommends instrument inventory operational and capital purchases.

Identifies broken, incomplete, limited resource or missing items.

Contacts appropriate vendor for repairs of trays and records all outgoing merchandise. Orders and receives instrumentation purchases, such as new and replacement inventory.

Monitors, completes, and reports count sheet changes and revisions.

Receives all incoming instrumentation, such as new repairs, purchases, etc. Creates and provides reports and information to the Manager, Sterile Processing Services regarding instrument inventory.

Keeps daily record keeping and quality monitoring of instrument disinfectors and sterilizers as assigned. Conducts and assists with orientation of new team members. Qualifications Education/Training High School Graduate or equivalent. Licensure/Certification Nationally certified through International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM); or The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD). Experience Three (3) years' experience in sterile processing and demonstrated proficiency in all essential functions.

Education/Training High School Graduate or equivalent. Licensure/Certification Nationally certified through International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM); or The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD). Experience Three (3) years' experience in sterile processing and demonstrated proficiency in all essential functions.

Demonstrates, through clinical practice, knowledge and a clear understanding of the entire instrument delivery system, including quality processes, infection control, instrument functional quality control, sterilization and aseptic technique.

Troubleshoots instrument delivery problems and makes recommendations for solving instrument deficits and/or unusual needs or requests unique to the Level I trauma and tertiary surgical care environments.

Makes critical decisions in the sterilization process and instrumentation inventory. Collaborates with the Surgery ANMs, Coordinators, and Clinical Resource Coordinator to Trouble shoots instrumentation problems occurring during a surgical procedure, makes recommendations and addresses identified surgeon concerns and needs.

Addresses identified surgeon concerns, and has the responsibility for providing the Surgeon and Surgery ANMs with specific information regarding SPD action and problem resolution plans.

Is a resource and mentor for the SP team and for clinicians in Surgery and procedural areas. Recommends instrument inventory operational and capital purchases.

Identifies broken, incomplete, limited resource or missing items.

Contacts appropriate vendor for repairs of trays and records all outgoing merchandise. Orders and receives instrumentation purchases, such as new and replacement inventory.

Monitors, completes, and reports count sheet changes and revisions.

Receives all incoming instrumentation, such as new repairs, purchases, etc. Creates and provides reports and information to the Manager, Sterile Processing Services regarding instrument inventory.

Keeps daily record keeping and quality monitoring of instrument disinfectors and sterilizers as assigned. Conducts and assists with orientation of new team members.