Rochester, Minnesota, USA
6 days ago
Instrument Tracking System Coordinator - Linen & Central Services
Why Mayo Clinic
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Benefits Highlights
Medical: Multiple plan options.Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.Vision: Affordable plan with national network.Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Instrument Tracking System Coordinator–Central Services reports to the Manager of the Central Services Department and directs the overall activities of the instrument tracking system and provides dedicated comprehensive technical support and consistent software, reporting, and analytics to Surgical Services, Endoscopy, and CS. This role will also be responsible to act as a liaison between the instrument tracking system provider, staff, facility information systems, and contracted software vendor. The Instrument Tracking System Coordinator manages new employee profiles and manages access for staff in the system. This role works collaboratively with multiple groups across Mayo Clinic and serves as a point of contact related to the instrument and scope system management. This position will plan and manage the implementation of new instrumentation in accordance with enterprise and regulatory standards including the State Department of Health, Joint Commission and Center for Medicare Services. This role will work collaboratively with clinical department Team Leads to develop instrument/scope tray count sheets, enter instrumentation and trays into the tracking system, add pictures/comments, and maintain the down time count sheet system. This role will also assist in the implementation and management of individual instrument marking/tracking processes as well as vendor tray management in the instrument tracking system. The Instrument Tracking Systems Coordinator also develops/enhances processes and electronic tools used to analyze trends, identify opportunities for further improvement, and monitors results of continuous improvement activities related to Surgical Services, Endoscopy and/or CS. Additionally, this role is responsible to provide information that will assist leadership in monitoring processes, and ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures related to instrument and scope reprocessing. The role provides reports and data to support fiscal management, quality assurance, utilization trends, and supporting the delivery of safe patient care. Works collaboratively with leadership, IT, hardware support to manage implementation of the instrument tracking system in new service areas as needed. The Instrument Tracking Systems Coordinator will also work collaboratively with education colleagues and assist with orientation and training of sterile processing employees and operating room staff related to the instrument tracking system; may be required to work after-hours and/or weekends on a limited basis for project implementation or training needs.



Qualifications

High school graduate/GED and two years of instrumentation processing experience in a hospital setting. Proficient computer skills and knowledge to facilitate data analysis with, but not limited to, the following programs: Excel, Access, Word, Windows and HTML (or web development). Must be able to work independently with limited direct supervision. 
Preferred experience and qualifications include: Instrument Management System experience; Surgical Services experience; advanced knowledge of quality assurance, inventory control, project management, and continuous improvement concepts; excellent communication, organization and project management skills; previous supervisory/leadership experience or training. Sterilization Certification through IAHCSMM or CBSPD preferred; alternatively, must acquire within 12 months of start date. 
Sterilization Certification through IAHCSMM or CBSPD required within 12 months of start date.



Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$25.37 - $37.61 / hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Weekend Schedule

No weekends

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

Recruiter

Jamie Lamar
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