Implant Coordinator

Establishes and maintains inventory management, regulatory compliance, documentation and financial control processes for owned, consigned, biologic and non-biologic implants utilized within Perioperative Services. Serves as the departmental subject matter expert for implant and biologic management, including recall management, tissue tracking, inventory stewardship, documentation standards and compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements. Provides operational oversight of implant management processes to support patient safety, regulatory compliance, inventory integrity and adherence to organizational policies and departmental business practices, including accurate charge capture, billing support and financial accountability. Collaborates with Perioperative leadership, clinical service coordinators, Supply Chain, vendors and other stakeholders to support implant acquisition, product implementation, inventory stewardship and continuous process improvement. Provides recommendations to departmental leadership regarding implant utilization, compliance, inventory controls, operational practices and process improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• 60% - Implant and Biologic Management
• 25% - Implant & Biologic Compliance/Quality Assurance
• 10% - Leadership
• 5% - Personal/Professional Growth

About the Department

Perioperative Services at UC Davis Health encompasses multiple Operating Rooms, Preoperative and Post-Anesthesia Units, and Sterile Processing Departments, across the UC Davis Health Campus. Surgical care is provided across the entire life spectrum, includes a wide range of inpatient and ambulatory surgical specialties, including but not limited to: ACS Level 1 Trauma, Bariatric, Burn, Cardiac, Colorectal, Endocrine, ENT, Gynecology, comprehensive Neurosurgery, Oncologic, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Trauma, comprehensive Orthopedic (Spine, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Hand Trauma), Otolaryngology, Pain, Plastics, Robotics, Thoracic, Transplant, Vascular, Urology, and Uro-Gyn. Additionally, our Children's Surgery Center provides comprehensive surgical care in the full-range of surgical specialties in an age-appropriate setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare, relevant clinical certification or a combination of comparable clinical education and/or experience
• Familiarity with State and Federal regulations on biological implant tracking and documentation
• Demonstrated clinical experience working in the Operating Room
• Experience in materials management in the Operating Room or other Hospital clinical department setting
• Demonstrated experience working with and managing implants
• Skills in verbal and written communication and ability to effectively interact and provide excellent timely customer service to all staff and external clients
• Ability to establish effective interpersonal/working relationships with all licensed and non-licensed personnel
• Knowledge of current disinfection, sterilization and infection control practices, principles and standards
• Knowledgeable and capable in developing policy and procedures as well as implementation and interpretation of policy and procedures
• Decision making/judgment skills to respond quickly to changing patient care/staff needs
• Ability to model assertive communication techniques in a stressful environment
• Ability to problem solve creatively
• Ability to interact and contribute effectively as a management team member

Preferred Qualifications

• RN or CST is preferred

Pay

Salary Range: $3,375.48 - $6,210.73 (Biweekly)

Schedule

• Shift: 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Location: Main Hospital (HSP001)
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee’s lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Twisting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Must be able to work overtime, on-call, and/or flexible hours as needed. May be assigned to work at any Perioperative location to meet operational needs.

This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment.

This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements.