Implant Materials Specialist

Job Description Job Posting Text The UW Medical Center – Montlake Operating Rooms have an outstanding opportunity for a Implant Coordinator (Implant Materials Specialist) within the OR Implant Rooms. WORK SCHEDULE Full-Time / 40 hours per weekDay Shifts Position Highlights Be responsible for the daily operations of the high-cost and high-stake OR Prosthesis Program pertaining to coordinating implant requests for surgery, ensuring implant availability, revenue capture, expense submission, and implant inventory management.This position entails daily use of the electronic materials management system (Workday), tissue tracking software (TrackCore), product recalls application (RASMAS), EPIC dashboards and reporting, vendor-owned set management software (Settrax), MS Word, MS Excel, and various network share drives.This position requires a high degree of surgical implant knowledge regarding their usage, application in surgery, tracking, and how they are stored, teamwork, process improvement, fiscal responsibility, and customer service skills. It is also necessary to be highly detail oriented to be successful in this job. Primary Job Responsibilities Coordinate implants and related supplies needed for surgery with surgeons, vendors, nurses, and PCCs using EPIC, email, and Settrax. Understand internal implant approval process and coordinate accordingly.Review OR schedule to confirm and anticipate need of implants and related supplies required for surgery. Resolve usage conflict with appropriate resource.Receive, distribute, and prepare implants and related supplies for surgery.Check all items for expiration dates before hand-off to OR.Use in-depth product knowledge to clarify needs and determine product availability from vendors and assists the OR Buyers. When applicable, relay information about product substitutions to surgeons and RN3s.Troubleshoot problems regarding availability of implants and related supplies. Work with RN3s to identify substitute for backordered products. Inform surgeons and RN3s of implant unavailability.Replenish implant trays after surgery and forward them CSPD for sterilization. Borrow implants and supplies from other medical centers as needed. Lend implants and supplies to other hospitals and tracks return to NWH. Perform immediate use steam sterilization as needed.Review and reconcile documented usage in EPIC to reorder products and submit Bill-Only requisitions for per-case usage and maintain good record keeping of submitted requisitions and PO requests. DESIRED Demonstrated ability to use EPIC, HEMM, eProcessing, TrackCore, Settrax, RASMAS, Microsoft OfficeKnowledge of medical and surgical terminology.Working knowledge of surgery department’s overall daily operational processes, surgical procedures, and in-depth surgery product knowledge. Ability to decipher and interpret the surgical schedule, identify related surgical products, and purchase necessary medical supplies. Knowledge of current regulatory standards related to tissue management including, but not limited to, The Joint Commission and the FDA. Required Position Qualifications High School or equivalent AND two years of relevant experience in a surgical setting, including surgical products, equipment, and procedures. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. About Uw Medical Center-montlake UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street. Excellence. Exploration. Education. About Uw Medicine – Where Your Impact Goes Further UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. Compensation, Benefits And Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $32.49 hourly Pay Range Maximum $46.51 hourly Benefits Other Compensation: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/ Shift First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) 100.00% Union/Bargaining Unit SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory About The UW Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. Our Commitment The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.