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As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

[St Mary's Hospital]

Job Summary:

The Instrument Specialist will oversee the instrument tray builds and maintenance including inventory of current stock and creation of new trays as needed. They will work directly with the manager, operating room (OR) manager, supervisor, and specialty lead to ensure that instrument needs of the surgical teams are met. The Instrument Specialist will provide support to manager for auditing and maintaining proper documentation for regulatory agencies including sterilization processes and staff education. The Specialist will act in accordance to sterility per the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), The Joint Commission (JCAHO), Center for Disease Control (CDC), and state standards of practice.

Essential Functions:

Operates computer programs designed to track instruments and equipment. Maintains all audits in instrument tracking database including instrument repairs, graphics, countsheets, assembly guidelines and manufacturer’s Instructions for use.  Maintains inventory of instrumentation; coordinates adding or deleting instruments and/or implants based upon case volume and usage. Completes order entry for items as needed. Identifies slow and non-moving instrumentation and coordinates the storage and distribution with operating room (OR) managers, supervisors, specialty leads, OR supply navigator and OR material coordinators. Coordinates onboarding of new instruments and supplies. Prepares and manages a system for outdates within the department.Gives immediate attention to obtaining unavailable and/or out of stock instrumentation or equipment by borrowing from area hospitals, contacting sales representatives, or rush ordering the same (or substitute) item from a secondary vendor. Collaborates with vendors on getting loaner equipment for upcoming surgeriesCollaborates with OR staff on the upcoming Surgery schedule.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED (required)

Required Licensing & Certifications:

One of the following is required: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) (required)                                                                                                             Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) (required)              Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) (preferred)

Experience:

2-year experience (required)4 years' experience (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to Follow InstructionsAble to Work IndependentlyAble to work under pressureAnticipate NeedsAseptic TechniquesAttention to detailsCommunicationCommunication with multi-levelsComputer skillsCritical ThinkingDecision makingInfection ControlKnowledge of AAMI RecommendationsMove with a sense of urgencyPossess Surgical ConsciencePreceptorProfessionalismSelf-DirectedSterile processing workflowTakes DirectionTeamwork

Training:

EPIC (preferred)Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com