Surgical Instr Inv Specialist

Position Summary:
Knowledge of the surgical instrument inventory and all aspects of the sterilization process, including quality processes and troubleshooting of instrument delivery.

**Responsibilities**:

- Demonstrates, through clinical practice, knowledge and a clear understanding of the entire instrument delivery system, including quality processes, infection control, instrument functional quality control, sterilization and aseptic technique.
- Troubleshoots instrument delivery problems and makes recommendations for solving instrument deficits and/or unusual needs or requests unique to the Level I trauma and tertiary surgical care environments.
- Makes critical decisions in the sterilization process and instrumentation inventory.
- Collaborates with the Surgery ANMs, Coordinators, and Clinical Resource Coordinator to Trouble shoots instrumentation problems occurring during a surgical procedure, makes recommendations and addresses identified surgeon concerns and needs.
- Addresses identified surgeon concerns, and has the responsibility for providing the Surgeon and Surgery ANMs with specific information regarding SPD action and problem resolution plans.
- Is a resource and mentor for the SP team and for clinicians in Surgery and procedural areas.
- Recommends instrument inventory operational and capital purchases.
- Identifies broken, incomplete, limited resource or missing items.
- Contacts appropriate vendor for repairs of trays and records all outgoing merchandise.
- Orders and receives instrumentation purchases, such as new and replacement inventory.
- Monitors, completes, and reports count sheet changes and revisions.
- Receives all incoming instrumentation, such as new repairs, purchases, etc.
- Creates and provides reports and information to the Manager, Sterile Processing Services regarding instrument inventory.
- Keeps daily record keeping and quality monitoring of instrument disinfectors and sterilizers as assigned.
- Conducts and assists with orientation of new team members.

Qualifications:
**Education/Training**
High School Graduate or equivalent.

**Licensure/Certification**
- Nationally certified through International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM); or
- The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

**Experience**
Three (3) years’ experience in sterile processing and demonstrated proficiency in all essential functions.