OR Surgical Instrument Coord

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: OR Surgical Instrument Coordinator
Location: Clara Maass Medical Center
Req#: 0000160914
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Evening
Department name: Central Sterile Supply

JOB OVERVIEW:

We are currently looking for an OR Surgical Instrument Coordinator to assist the OR, SDS and other departments by processing and maintaining supplies and equipment (both sterile and unsterile), required for the care diagnosis and treatment of the patient.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• A minimum of 2 years experience processing surgical instruments; knowledge of OR instrumentation preferred.
• Sterile Processing certification required upon hire
• Knowledge of the basic concepts of steam and low temperature gas plasma sterilization, and safety precautions necessary in the operation of the steam and gas plasma sterilizers.
• Recognition of sufficient medical terminology in order to discuss supplies needed for medical and nursing personnel.
• Understanding of the cleaning products and procedures used in SPD, and is able to choose the appropriate cleaning method for each item.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic concepts of Infection Control, and can adapt this knowledge to Sterile Processing procedures. (E.g. CJD, cross contamination).

Preferred:

• Maintain all cleaning, sterilization and disinfection records as required.
• Assist in the preparation of items needed for next day cases including equipment.
• Process all patient care equipment and perform high-level disinfection of devices.
• Operate and maintain all mechanical equipment including sterilizers, washers, sonic cleaners, etc. within SPD. Report malfunctions of equipment.
• Comply with all safety precautions.
• Prepare forms and track all items received into the department to prevent loss of items.
• Replenish supplies to sterile storage. Examine and rotate sterile supplies and trays for maximum utilization.
• Identify, assemble packages, wraps and sterilize all reusable instruments and technique trays, with 99% accuracy.
• Document all cleaning, sterilization and high-level disinfection processed. Perform quality assurance testing per policy and documents it.
• Manage telephone information requests with courtesy, accuracy, and respect for confidentiality. Stat request are handled appropriately.
• Maintain surgical instruments in good working condition and make sure all instruments are inspected and tested documentation of the testing per policy.
• Process implantable devices, per departmental policy.
• Identify items requiring special cycles/preparation.
• Refer all malfunctioning surgical instrumentation to department head for repair.
• Ensure all devices/instruments processed in timely manner.
• Pick-up of used instruments requiring processing; delivery of sterile instruments to OR or SDS.
• Maintain all areas within Central Services in a safe and clean manner.
• Assist in picking OR and SDS surgical case carts.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
• Meet with Vendors to maintain proper recording of all loaner s trays entering and exiting the OR/SPD Departments.
• Assist in the maintenance and updates of Preference Cards.
• Communicates with OR staff and physicians to ensure all needs are met for surgical cases/procedures.