JOB TITLE: Materials Manager and Sterilization Technician

DEPARTMENT: Surgery Center

REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Office and Director of Nursing

SCHEDULE: Full time, minimum 30 hours per week

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting our team of surgeons and nurses with ophthalmic and oculoplastic surgical instrument sterilization and inventory/materials management. Maintenance includes cleaning and sterilizing of instruments according to AORN, AAAHC guidelines and policies of the ASC. Responsible for overseeing and maintaining all perioperative equipment in the surgery center. Maintains cost-effective purchasing, ordering and comparing. Works closely with nursing administration and physicians to ensure that all equipment, supplies and instrumentation are present and in working order to provide the highest quality care. Employee may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinating surgical supplies needed with nursing staff

Review surgery schedules for upcoming special supply needs and order timely

Anticipate volume of items needed for standard procedures

Oversee stocking, inventory, physical counts and expiration dates on ASC supplies, uniforms and linens

Review invoices for accuracy and allocate

Coordinate biohazard disposal

Maintain cleanliness in the workplace

Assist with equipment and instrument sterilization

Ensure all equipment is in proper working order

Provide technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses and anesthesia team

Be able to multitask efficiently

Maintains confidentiality of patient surgery center related business

Follows strict HIPPAA Guidelines and Patients Rights and Responsibilities

Work cohesively as a team with other staff members

AAAHC and Medicare guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Scrub Technician preferred

Certified Sterilization Technician preferred

Previous experience required

Knowledge of medical terminology and instruments

Interpersonal skills and human relations skills

Ability to organize and prioritize

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee must be able to:

• Walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time
• Occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally be able to push up to an excess of 200 pounds
• Occasionally be able to pull/ lift patients with the assistance of other personnel and or assistive devices, up to an excess of 400-500 pounds
• Occasionally be able to bend, stoop, kneel and climb

ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS

• Regular exposure to blood and body substances
• Exposure to needle sticks possible

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Works in well-lit and ventilated surroundings including operating rooms, nurse's stations, procedure rooms, lounge, etc.
• May occasionally be exposed to outside environment

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

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