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
  • Monitor 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.
• Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: IAHCSMM or CBSPD Sterile Processing Certification required
• Experience: One year of sterile processing experience. Two to four years of Sterile Processing experience preferred
• 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