What are the responsibilities and job description for the OR Inventory Coordinator position at Vanguard Medical LLC?
Job Responsibilities
· Transport sterile instrument sets, case carts, implants, and surgical supplies between Central Sterile Processing, Operating Rooms and procedural areas.
· Ensure sterile items are handled and transported in accordance with hospital policies, infection prevention standards, and sterile integrity requirements.
· Deliver case carts and required surgical instrumentation to the Operating Room prior to scheduled procedures.
· Retrieve unused instrumentation and case carts from procedural areas and return them to the Store Room.
· Assist Operating Room and Sterile Processing staff in locating and retrieving required instrumentation from OR cores.
· Coordinate with CSP staff to ensure timely movement of sterilized instrumentation back to procedural areas.
· Communicate delays, missing items, or logistical issues promptly to CSP leadership and OR staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Minimum requirement: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Strong communication and teamwork skills.
· Sound problem-solving skills.
· Ability to take direction and follow institutional guidelines and procedures.
· Ability to be flexible to meet schedule needs and handle frequent unpredictable changes.
· Ability to safely transport equipment and Instruments throughout the hospital.
Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training:
None required.
Work Experience:
· 1–2 years of experience in a hospital environment preferred but not required.
· Experience in Sterile Processing, Operating Room support, patient transport, or supply chain operations preferred but not required.
Machines, Tools, Equipment:
· Case carts
· Transport carts
· Instrument tracking systems
· Handheld Scanners
· Standard hospital communication systems
· Material handling equipment
Reports To:
Sterile Processing Manager/Director
Physical Demands:
- Frequent walking throughout hospital facilities.
- Pushing and pulling case carts and transport equipment.
- Lifting and moving instrument trays and supplies (up to 50 lbs).
- Standing and walking for extended periods.
Possible Shifts
Mon-Fri 7 am-3:30 pm
Mon-Fri 3 pm-11:30 pm
Mon-Fri 11 pm-7:30 am
Sat-Sun 7 pm-7:30 am
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20