Sterile Processing Coordinator - Full Time - Evening Shift

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What you will be doing in this role?

The Sterile Processing Coordinator oversees and follows department business and regulatory practices when receiving, inventorying, processing and returning of vendor loaner, consigned and owned instrument & implant trays. Responsible for guiding and providing support in instrument navigation between the operating rooms and Sterile Processing Department and facilitates the movement, inspection, and delivery of trays between each floor and the Sterile Processing Department. Other major duties include, but are not limited to, distribution of supplies or equipment, customer service and departmental efficiencies.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees the Instrument Management System and works with with clinical staff and department supervisors to ensure
  instrument needs are met, as well as assist in determining if products and/or instruments need to be sourced through
  vendor. Provide options and alternatives on products and/or instruments that meet case needs and coordinate any
  logistics with internal staff and/or vendor that may be needed.
• Communicates with all necessary vendors and internal staff to coordinate the timely delivery, process and pick up of
  loaner trays/tubs used in surgery.
• Identifies “instrument sets” to be put into production and coordinates with educator and supervisors to provide applicable
  in-service to staff.
• Receives and validates all instruments and implants within vendor loaner trays and tubs, and ensures all items are
  approved for use.
• Coordinates the Receipt to Return process for all loaned trays, implant tubs and other products and/or instruments.
• Assists leadership with cost management efforts, regarding request of new products or usage of vendors products and/or
  instruments.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• At least five (5) year in Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist experience required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Valid Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required.