What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sterile Processing Inventory/Purchasing Coordinator position at OhioHealth?
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Job Description Summary
Responsible for the ordering, tracking and maintenance of surgical instrumentation, equipment and supplies for Sterile Processing and Surgery Departments. Responsible for continuous maintenance of equipment contents, nomenclature and storage locations in the EMR program and instrument tracking system. They complete purchase requisitions for appropriate surgical instrumentation by proactively collaborating with Surgeons, OR staff, vendors, and SPD staff thus improving the relationship between Sterile Processing and the OR, and increasing customer satisfaction. Also responsible for initiating workflow improvements to improve productivity.
Responsibilities And Duties
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time
Minimum Qualifications
High School or GED (Required)CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management
Additional Job Description
Must exhibit exceptionally strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate ability to work well with others as part of a team
Extensive experience with multiple computer programs particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and Access
Experience with implementing work flow initiatives to improve productivity
Work Shift
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Department
Sterile Processing
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OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment
Job Description Summary
Responsible for the ordering, tracking and maintenance of surgical instrumentation, equipment and supplies for Sterile Processing and Surgery Departments. Responsible for continuous maintenance of equipment contents, nomenclature and storage locations in the EMR program and instrument tracking system. They complete purchase requisitions for appropriate surgical instrumentation by proactively collaborating with Surgeons, OR staff, vendors, and SPD staff thus improving the relationship between Sterile Processing and the OR, and increasing customer satisfaction. Also responsible for initiating workflow improvements to improve productivity.
Responsibilities And Duties
- Responsible for the ordering, tracking and maintenance of surgical instrumentation, equipment and supplies for Sterile Processing and Surgery Departments.
- Uses a fiscally responsible approach to order and replenish SPD related supplies based upon PAR levels.
- Collaborates with vendor sales representatives and manufacturers regularly to accurately purchase and/or acquire loaner instrumentation, equipment and supplies.
- Manages, monitors, authorizes and directs equipment and instrument repairs to the appropriate vendor.
- Works collaboratively with Operating Room staff & SPD staff to ensure needs are met efficiently and accurately.
- Functions as an administrator for instrument tracking system.
- Functions as an administrator for the SPD related portions of the EMR program.
- Maintains documentation, statistics and data for instruments and equipment.
- Communicates changes and assists in staff education regarding instrumentation and equipment.
- Implements workflow initiatives to improve departmental productivity.
- Fills in as a SPD tech as needed or requested
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time
Minimum Qualifications
High School or GED (Required)CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management
Additional Job Description
Must exhibit exceptionally strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate ability to work well with others as part of a team
Extensive experience with multiple computer programs particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and Access
Experience with implementing work flow initiatives to improve productivity
Work Shift
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Department
Sterile Processing
Join us!
- if your passion is to work in a caring environment
- if you believe that learning is a life-long process
- if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment