Instrument Special Request Coordinator

Essential Functions And Duties

• Decontamination Sterilization processing
  • Instrument assembly
  • Case cart and procedure preparation
  • Inventory management
  • Equipment operation and inspection
• Manage special request instrument throughput
• Prepare special requests for next day procedures
• Report out special request needs
• Work with OR Specialty Coordinators on procedure special requests
• Work with Vendor reps on procedure special requests
• Enforce St. Charles Health System Vendor policy
• Manage facility to facility instrument loaners
• When necessary, manage disposable special requests
• Maintain instrument trials
• Work with Instrument Coordinator to replace lost/ broken instruments
• When necessary, cover for Instrument Coordinator

Supports

• The vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
• Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Education

• Required: High school diploma or GED
• PREFERRED: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: IAHCSMM or CBSPD Sterile Processing Certification required.
• PREFERRED: N/A

Experience

• REQUIRED: One year of sterile processing experience.
• PREFERRED: Two to four years of Sterile Processing experience.
• Experience with understanding IFU, sterilization, and handling of complex surgical instruments.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex medical terminology and the surgical schedule.