Instrument Coordinator Evenings - LOH

Instrument Coordinator Evenings - LOH

Service / Ancillary Staff --> Central Supply

New York, NY • Full-Time/Regular

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is one of the nation's leading orthopedic and rheumatologic, specialty hospitals dedicated to the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The hospital provides some of the most advanced orthopedic programs in the region for musculoskeletal disorders and the largest pediatric orthopedic program in New York City. The hospital is consistently ranked among the leading orthopedic centers nationwide by U.S. News and World Report. Our expert physicians combine extensive experience and research with the latest technology for bone and joint problems that affect patient's ability to function. We specialize in the following areas: Orthopedic Surgery, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Radiology. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Instrument Coordinator Evenings - LOH. In this role, the successful Instrument Coordinator is responsible for completion and accuracy of new instrument sets, assessment and evaluation of instrument tray packaging and weight, acquisition and replacement of new instruments and damaged or missing instruments. The Instrument Coordinator is will communicate daily with the charge resource nurses in each OR department. This person will meet daily with the Sterile Processing Department Management and Lead Technicians to assure concise communication. Prepares instrument refurbishing schedules, maintains an organized work area, and accounts for instrumentation released and received for refurbishing. Determine appropriate size of new instrument containers and assess needs for custom made instrument carriers. Controls and minimizes the individual peel-pouched items in the instrument storage area, using these instruments in sets when needed, and supply overstocked instrumentation to SPD. The Instrument Coordinator must be able to resolve problems related to instruments, implants, drills, and all power equipment. Participates in the daily schedule review and anticipates instruments needed for the following days cases. The Coordinator analyzes instrument usage through various tracking reports, identifies need for modification of usage/tray-builds and adjustments to preference cards. Has authority to influence decision makers on modifications to preference cards or inventory orders.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist OR team leaders with open instrumentation projects, building instrument trays if needed for coverage, documenting manufacturer recommendations, and getting new trays into circulation. Identifies and suggest cost-saving approaches to storage and purchasing of inventory.
• Independently assesses inventory and instrument needs to ensure it meets the needs of scheduled and last-minute OR needs. Makes recommendations to updates to preference cards based on analysis of usage tracking reports. Ensures preference card updates are completed by unit clerical staff as needed in EPIC.
• Coordination of instrumentation needed for the following day with the OR schedule. This includes capturing all of the booked and add-on procedures.
• Acts as the liaison between SPD, and the Charge Nurses and Clinical Coordinators in the OR to assess the needs for instruments that must be turned over rapidly. Reviews inventory and previous tray usage for justification for new OR cases. Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of available instruments in storage.
• Responsible for ordering replacement instrumentation and refurbishing of damaged or missing instrumentation. Makes recommendations to management of modification needs of future instrument orders based on analysis of past tray builds and usages.
• Independently determines appropriate container size for instrument containers, assess needs for custom made instrument carriers, weigh and assemble instrument sets according to AAMI standards.
• Order and maintain inventory of department and office supplies based on analysis of usage and preference cards.
• Maintains a well-organized instrument storage area, controlling and minimizing peel-pouched instrumentation.
• Act as liaison between Surgical Services and the Sterile Processing Department, communicating clear messages between Surgical Services and SPD to prioritize needs and complete instrumentation projects.

Minimum Qualifications: To qualify you must have a Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of experience in surgical service or sterile processing. Three years of responsible Central Service, or Surgical Service operations experience. Excellent organizational skills required. Knowledge of medical terminology and Microsoft office is needed. Knowledge of Surgical Instrumentation. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be Certified Registered Central Service Technician though IAHCSMM. . Certified Instrument Specialist through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) preferred.

Preferred Qualifications: Comprehensive knowledge in inventory control, supply distribution, receiving, reprocessing techniques and principles, production management and regulating agencies standards. Knowledge of instrument tracking software such as SPM.Completion of formal central service technician education program, and/or a certification in materials resources.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $66,300.00 - $91,932.72 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.