ORC Instrument Management Coordinator (Concord, NC, US, 28027)

pAt STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe./pdivdiv style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"Position Summary/H2 /divdivpProvide support and coordination regarding instrument management functions to include purchasing, inventory, repair and maintenance and tracking system maintenance. This individual must also ensure a collaborative working relationship with the customer and manage instrumentation for multiple departments./p/div/divdiv style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"Duties/H2 /divdivpResponsible for managing to customer budget related to instruments. Ensures solid communications related to budget adherence to customer requirements. Includes proposing budget modifications to customer for inventory – replacements and additional inventory needs.br• Manages instrumentation, device, and product purchasing and inventory.br▪ Inventory up to 3M instruments and thousands of sets.bro Manages missing instrument, device, and product processes.bro Orders instruments and products as needed.bro Identifies reasons for missing instruments and implements process improvements to reduce missing item.bro Manages customer inventory.bro Maintains a par level of backup inventory necessary for replacement of missing and broken instruments.bro Cross references instruments between different manufacturers when necessary.br• Manages instrument and device repair and maintenance program.bro Implementing and maintaining instrument and device tracking for items sent out for repair to ensure efficient follow-up and knowledge of the status of repairs, outstanding purchase approvals and status spreadsheets./p/div/divdiv style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"Duties - cont'd/H2 /divdivul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"o Ensure that instrument sets are regularly rotated for inspection and refurbishment.bro Ensures instrument/device repairs and maintenance are managed to control operating expense while meeting the surgical demands.bro Ensure process is in place to return repaired or new instruments/devices to the correct location, tray, or staff members in a timely manner.bro Ensure work instructions are developed for all activities within the instrument/device repair and maintenance program.bro Develop proper and timely communication channels so that CS and Perioperative department are aware of repair and maintenance status.bro Receive and send out instruments/devices requiring repair and maintenance and work with vendors to ensure quality work is being performed.bro Performs Proactive Maintenance Inspections for all surgical devicesbro Performs Care amp; Handling in-services for OR and SPD/CSS staff as neededbr• Provides on-site support and communication to assigned facilities with a focus on efforts to provide cost savings to the hospital by ensuring all surgical tools are functioning properly for their intended purpose.br• Collaborates with the System Executives, Director of Surgery, OR team, Perioperative team, leaders/coordinators, and SPD manager to plan and implement updates to count sheets, preference cards, tray reconfigurations, and inventory lists. Will also collaborate with managers to review and reset appropriate care and handling processes.br• Maintains and updates instrument Tracking System (when applicable/assigned) by:bro Act as instrument management system “super user” able to maintain the system data, troubleshoot, and train others in its use.bro Develop and modify instrument count sheets and modify count sheets as needed for new/replacement instruments or other requested changes.bro Research and maintain accurate cleaning and sterilization instructions attached to instrument sets in the system.bro Add and maintain instrument and set photos in the system.bro Act as gatekeeper of the system by approving and adding new users and giving only necessary access.bro Provide training to required staff on system functionality and usage.bro Develop work instructions on the use of the system and assist in training and compliance with such work instructions.bro Provide expertise and knowledge in all aspects of the system’s functionality.bro Maintain system data accurately and timely.br• Manages and maintains required sterilization assurance materials and supplies for departmental needs.br• Documents daily cost savings initiatives, with total monies saved, and reports potential barriers to implementation.br• Communicates regularly with the STERIS IMS Account Manager and support teams to ensure customer needs are met daily and any issues are resolved promptly./li /ul/div/divdiv style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"Education Degree/H2 /divul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"liHigh School Diploma or GED /li/ul/divdiv style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"Required Experience/H2 /divdivp1. Associate’s degree from an accredited two-year college or technical school preferred.br2. Minimum of three years experience working with surgical instruments/devices and/or as SPD/SCPD technician required./p/div/divdiv style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"Preferred Experience/H2 /divdiv/div/divdiv style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"Skills/H2 /divdiv/div/div/divpPay range for this opportunity is $20.43 - $26.44.span style="color:black" This position is eligible for bonus participation. /span/p p /p pMinimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed.  Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc./p p /p pSTERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio.  Click here for a complete list of benefits: a href="https://steris-corp-comm.box.com/s/pgvfuqq6urrtkov891ypp1a7bvdvn2ta"STERIS Benefits/a/p p /p pOpen until position is filled./p p /p pSTERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law.  We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity./p