Inventory Specialist - Instrument
The posted compensation range of $24.06 - $39.22/hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
Responsibilities
Tracks instrument resources necessary for supporting surgical procedures within the perioperative services division by setting up and facilitating inventory controls and support systems for surgical instrumentation. Functions as a liaison to the perioperative services departments and vendors to facilitate the ordering, stocking/restocking, inventorying, tracking and recording of specialized surgical instrumentation and implants as requested by physicians and resource nurses for designated procedures.
Responsibilities include: 1) working closely with physicians and resource nurses to gather instrument/implant inventory needs in advance of surgeries, 2) arranging sterile trays/sets for a wide variety of surgical procedures, 3) working closely with vendors to order, track, document and return vendor owned instrumentation before and after procedures, 4) conducting visual inspections/inventories, maintaining adequate stock levels and storing supplies 5) maintaining repair records and training colleagues in the use of electronic instrument tracking system and 6) handling the resolution of damaged or lost instruments as required.
The work requires exceptional attention to detail, excellent customer services skills, knowledge of technical nomenclature and the use and operation of a wide variety of surgical instrumentation,
equipment and supplies, OSHA standards and basic aseptic techniques and sterilization standards and processes, including steam and other methods of sterilization.
"We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work."
Qualifications
We Require:
Graduation from an accredited sterile processing or surgical technician program and a minimum of four years of progressively responsible related healthcare work experience, preferably in an acute care hospital sterile processing
environment
Current Certification as a Certified Registered Central Services Technician (CRCST) or CSPDT certification through internationally recognized organizations such as IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service
Materials Management) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing) is required; OR The ability to obtain IAHCCSMM certification within eighteen months of date of hire (which requires 400 hours of
Sterile Processing work experience).
Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the nation, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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