Surgical Core Tech - Per Diem

Department/Unit: CSS – AMCH Supply Chain Surgical Services Work Shift: Per Diem (United States of America) Salary Range: $46,947.00 – $65,726.00 The Surgical Core Tech will execute, operationalize and manage systems to deliver material resources to include supplies, instruments and equipment to the surgical patient point of care. This position will meet the operational needs of the surgery patient by organizing, receiving and properly storing and delivering surgical instruments, consumable supplies and equipment to the OR suites quickly and accurately. The Core Tech will support an integrated SPD/Sterile core/Supply Chain Management function in the operating room under the direction of the OR RN clinical manager(s). The role ensures surgeons’ needs identified on the surgical preference card are complete and accurately assembled in advance of the scheduled procedure and expedites as necessary for add‑on and emergent procedures. The Core Tech serves as a liaison between the Surgery departments, SPD, Materials Management, and Clinical Engineering departments as necessary to assure patient‑safe instruments, supplies, and equipment is available to support surgeries. The role maintains an inventory within the surgical cores of supplies and instruments and tracks utilization within the appropriate inventory/instrument control systems as directed by Supply Chain Management and Perioperative Services. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Establish and maintain proper levels of core‑specific surgical supplies and sterile instruments. Generate requisitions as needed for acquisition and/or replenishment of materials and instrumentation. Assure receipt and proper storage of special materials/instruments to assure availability prior to the scheduled case. Complete the assembly of surgical case cart and ensure the cart is fully stocked and delivered to the appropriate suite in advance of the case. Maintain a basic competency of the SPD case cart assembly process for backup or emergent replenishment situations. Assure all unopened/unused supplies are returned to their location as appropriate and documented in the inventory control system, ensuring that SPD‑related supplies are sent back on a timely basis. Actively support the surgical staff by providing supplies, instruments, and/or equipment as needed either prior to or during procedures. Assure all supplies are patient‑safe (not expired) and, if recalled, follow the hospital policy on disposition. Establish and maintain a stock inventory of all supplies/instrumentation for assigned core/service, using a hand‑held computer to track utilization and perform inventory cycle counts to assure inventory accuracy. Initiate generated restock orders for all inventory items and process all supply and equipment‑related requisitions as necessary. Coordinate with various vendors as necessary to assure availability of specialty products and for problem solving and researching case‑specific products. Enter received supplies into the inventory system and place them in the assigned bin location, recording lot, serial, and expiry information where applicable. Serve as liaison in value analysis process and as a resource for clinical staff regarding supplies, instruments, and equipment. Assure that case carts are fully stocked in accordance with the surgeon’s predefined preference cards by reviewing the partially assembled case cart from SPD and completing the balance of the assembly with the finish‑pick items maintained in the surgical cores. Incorporate LEAN principles and techniques into daily routines to deliver efficient and effective service to internal and external customers. Practice antiseptic techniques to assure the sterility of supplies, instruments, and the clean/sterile environment. Qualifications High School Diploma/G.E.D. – required. 2 to 3 years’ experience in a support position, inventory control – preferred. Basic business and computer skills are needed, as well as demonstrated planning, interpersonal, and communication skills. Physical Demands Standing – Constantly Walking – Constantly Sitting – Rarely Lifting – Frequently (20-75 lbs) Carrying – Frequently Pushing – Occasionally Pulling – Occasionally Climbing – Occasionally Balancing – Occasionally Stooping – Frequently Kneeling – Frequently Crouching – Frequently Crawling – Occasionally Reaching – Frequently Handling – Frequently Grasping – Frequently Feeling – Constantly Talking – Constantly Hearing – Constantly Repetitive Motions – Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination – Constantly Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Albany Medical Center