Sterile Processing Instrument Coordinator (Augusta, GA) - FT - Day

About the role

Responsible for the coordination and management of surgical instrumentation to support maintaining and operation of inventory for all current, consigned, and loaned instrument trays. Manages Instrument Tracking software to include troubleshooting, data entry, and staff education. Collaborates with Surgical Services Specialty Charge Nurses and all other unit leaders in the allocation and maintenance of instrumentation.

Core Responsibilities

• Manages the development and maintenance of Instrument Tracking software, as well as monitoring repairs and downtime for broken or missing instruments. Troubleshoots software issues and maintains work orders.
• Manages ingress and egress of all loaned and consigned instrumentation in collaboration with company vendors, Charge Nurses, and other institutions. Maintains vendor accountability and report vendor non-compliance.
• Collaborate with Specialty Charge Nurses, Sterile Processing, Material Management team, and other clinical stakeholders to facilitate the timely and accurate ordering of instruments.
• Manages sterilization parameters for all owned, loaned, and consigned instrumentation according to manufacture Instructions for Use (IFU). Trains relevant individuals on IFU sterilization parameter and cleaning process updates/changes.
• In collaboration with Sterile Processing Educator, provides support for clinical education on new instrumentation for proper cleaning, assembly, and sterilization.
• In concert with Manager, develops policies for care, handling, and transport of all owned, loaned, and consigned instrumentation.
• Supports front line Caregivers in the use and application of Instrument Tracking software. Assists in the management of inventory system downtime.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: High School Diploma General or GED General

Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• CRCST - Cert Reg Central Service Tech or
• CSPDT - Cert Sterile Proc & Dist Tech or
• CST - Cert Surgical Tech

Minimum Experience: Less than 1 year sterile processing field or as a surgical technician with experience in surgical specialties required.

Required Skills

• Surgical instrumentation knowledge
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with many interruptions
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office and other related software applications
• Strong communication skills

Schedule

M-F, 8:00am - 4:30pm