Coordinator Instrument Special Request

Typical pay range: $23.19 - $33.61 ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Instrument Special Request Coordinator REPORTS TO POSITION: Central Processing Manager DEPARTMENT: Central Processing DATE LAST REVIEWED: 8/21/2017 OUR VISION: Creating America’s healthiest community, together OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: In addition to building case carts for surgical procedures, Central Processing is responsible for cleaning and sterilizing surgical instruments for all Operating Room procedures. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Instrument Special Request Coordinator at St. Charles Health System (St. Charles Health System) is responsible for receiving, cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, and sterilizing special request instrumentation. This caregiver will also be responsible for distributing the special request instrumentation. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers. 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. EDUCATION: Required: High school diploma or GED Preferred: N/A LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: Required: IAHCSMM or CBSPD Sterile Processing Certification required. Preferred: N/A EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED: One year of sterile processing experience. PREFERRED: Two to four years of Sterile Processing experience. 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. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely. ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION: Successful completion of Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE) prior to employment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continually (75% or more): Standing, walking, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 1-10 pounds, grasping/squeezing, Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level. Frequently (50%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 11-25 pounds. Occasionally (25%): Climbing ladder/step stool, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling 25-50 pounds, Ability to hear whispered speech level. Rarely (10%): Sitting, climbing stairs, keyboard Operation, operation of motor vehicle. Exposure to Elemental Factors Occasionally (25%): Heat, cold, wet/slippery area, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category Risk for Exposure to BBP Schedule Weekly Hours: 40 Caregiver Type: Regular Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Is Exempt Position? No Job Family: COORDINATOR CENTRAL PROCESSING Scheduled Days of the Week: As Scheduled (may include weekends and holidays) Shift Start & End Time: Variable St. Charles Health System is a private, nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing high-quality care and the latest in health care technology to the communities it serves. Headquartered in Bend, Ore., St. Charles is an integrated delivery system, with a strong focus on population health, that provides a full range of evidence-based health care services within a 32,000-square-mile area in Central and Eastern Oregon. The health system owns and operates a trauma level II, tertiary referral center in Bend, a trauma level III, type B rural hospital in Redmond, and trauma level IV critical access hospitals in both Prineville and Madras. As the largest employer in Central Oregon, St. Charles Health System and St. Charles Medical Group care for our communities in more than two dozen outpatient clinics and in more than 20 specialty areas of medicine. For additional information, such as Career FAQ's, benefits, and why your dream job awaits, please visit our Careers site. With a variety of nursing positions available, you can choose a career path that fits both your interests AND your lifestyle. Please click on the link for additional help on navigating the candidate site and features of the candidate home page. Candidate Home User Guide St. Charles Health System is required by the State of Oregon to ensure all health care workers are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have applied for and been granted a medical or religious exception that can be reasonably accommodated for their role prior to their first day of work.