Surgical Services Instrument and Equipment Coordinator: Full Time, SterileProcessing Department

The Surgical Services Instrument Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and management of surgical instrumentation, Loaner and equipment to support daily operation of the operating room and procedural areas. The coordinator oversees the current inventory both owned, consigned, and loaned instrument trays and equipment; manages Instrument and loaner tracking software to include troubleshooting, data entry, and staff education; and collaborating with Surgical Services and other unit leaders in the allocation and maintenance of instrumentation and equipment. Collaborate with Educator and Manager on Policies and Procedures related to Instruments and Loaners. The Surgical Services Instrument Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and management of surgical instrumentation, Loaner and equipment to support daily operation of the operating room and procedural areas. The coordinator oversees the current inventory both owned, consigned, and loaned instrument trays and equipment; manages Instrument and loaner tracking software to include troubleshooting, data entry, and staff education; and collaborating with Surgical Services and other unit leaders in the allocation and maintenance of instrumentation and equipment. Collaborate with Educator and Manager on Policies and Procedures related to Instruments and Loaners. Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values. Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners. Effective utilization, and maintenance, of the instrument and loaner tracking system including the management of tracking system software, EMR interfaces, and system build maintenance, count sheet creation and maintenance, customization of system reports to identify new instrumentation and tray par levels and tracking of equipment and instruments across the departments. Data collection, analysis, synthesis and presentation to Leadership to effect positive change Responsible for management of the Loaner Instruments/Trays Program Provide support and coordination regarding instrument management functions to include purchasing, inventory, repair and maintenance and tracking system maintenance Coordinates instrument inventory and assists in ordering and maintaining pars Collaborates with the OR staff to ensure sufficient instrumentation is availableMay provide operational support to the Perioperative Nursing Team Leaders when working directly within the OR by serving as the central point of contact between nursing and CSPS ensuring that timely information transfer between Sterile Processing/Case Cart and OR is maintained. The Coordinator working directly within the OR :Works closely with SPCC Clinical Operations, OR Nursing Team Supervisors, and Nursing Staff to evaluate daily unmet instrument and supply needs, sourcing alternative product or sterilization method when appropriate.Coordinates reprocessing plan with SPCC Supervisors, alerting them as surgical timeline shifts.Interprets daily needs list and shares reprocessing plan with appropriate nursing resources to minimize confusion and foster team building.Anticipates sterile instrument shortages by continually monitoring the OR schedule for changes, proactively alerting Nursing and SPCC Operations if product will be unavailable at time of scheduled use. Participates in Service Line update meetings; responsible for collecting and compiling documentation on incidents, providing project status updates, identifying opportunities for improvement in existing workflows, and other topics relevant to improving Service Line.Sterile item delivery, material management, and support other functions.Assists with inventories as needed and initiates in-house or outside orders in accordance with PAR levels, whenever needed.Demonstrates knowledge of inventory control practices through stock rotation and removal of expired inventory.Participates in project planning and implementation by recommending inventory modifications which align with OR usage.Supports and supplements the case pick process as operationally necessary or as directed by leadership. High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required.

• Specialized Diploma Graduate of a certified sterile processing technician training program.
• 2 years of sterile processing and/ or operating room experience including surgical tech experience
• Less than 1 year Experience managing inventory, preferably surgical instrument inventory
• Less than 1 year Experience with MS Office Applications
• Less than 1 year Experience with Enterprise Software such as EMR, HIS, ORIS, SPIS
• Effective Communication Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Uses the language of partnership with patients and families, engaging them in their health and health care.
• Inventory Management Knowledge of, and ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for effectively managing local or distributed inventories of finished goods.
• Medical Equipment Knowledge of the common types of equipment or devices used in the healthcare industry, and the ability to use these in patient care.
• Decontamination Issues Knowledge of decontamination process for exposure to chemical and removal of visual microorganisms .
• Operating Room Management Knowledge of and ability to apply appropriate policies, procedures and management methods to maximize operating room efficiency and productivity.
• CRCST - Certified and Registered Central Service Technicians - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association

Bachelor's Degree (Administration/Healthcare) Less than 1 year Experience conducting financial and statistical analyses Less than 1 year Knowledge of Standards set by regulatory agencies to assure departmental compliance. Ability to read and communicate in the English language. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.