Job description
Job Summary
Accountable for the daily management of equipment, materials, and instruments for assigned specialty team or area within the department. Coordinates equipment, materials, and instruments for surgical procedures, assuring presence, location and availability. Educates users on equipment function and processing. Ensures that proper coding and billing processes are in place. Acts as a member of the Value Analysis Committee. Collaborates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity and coordination of services.
Essential Functions
Assures all equipment, materials and instruments are ready for each case and is responsible for establishing and maintaining their locations within the department.
Coordinates with Central Services the processing of equipment, materials and instruments.
Assists with training and education of colleagues in the use and processing of equipment, materials and instruments.
Aggressively seeks and recommends cost savings possibilities based upon new sources, substitutions, improved systems, or new technology. Assures all billing information is accurate for each case.
Coordinates the ordering/purchasing of approved specialty/non-stock items for the department, in collaboration with team members. Maintains knowledge of current and prospective surgery products, organizing trials, collecting and analyzing evaluations, making recommendations for change in equipment purchases to specialty teams.
Coordinates preventive maintenance program for equipment, and routine infrastructure repair.
Works collaboratively with others to identify opportunities for standardization of products in the department and across the organization. Investigates alternative sources for items that have been depleted in coordination with the specialty team leaders and Supply Chain Management.
Assist with preference card maintenance.
Qualifications
- Required Associate's Degree or equivalent preferably in business, operations, nursing or other related healthcare area
- Four years of related experience Required
- LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire preferred Or
CRT-Surgical Technologist, Certified (CST) - AST Association of Surgical Technologist Upon Hire preferred Or
CRT-Surgical Technologist, Certified (CST) - NBSTSA National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Upon Hire preferred
CRT-Anesthesia Technician, Certified (Cer. A.T.) - UNKNOWN Unknown Upon Hire preferred
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association UPON HIRE Ambulatory Surgical Centers; WITHIN 60 DAYS United and Kelsey Upon Hire required Or
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross UPON HIRE Ambulatory Surgical Centers; WITHIN 60 DAYS United and Kelsey Upon Hire required
Physical Demands
Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs
Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 15 lbs
Sitting: Occasionally
Standing: Occasionally
Walking: Occasionally
Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom
Squat: Seldom
Stair Climbing: Seldom
Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
Handling: Occasionally
Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
Visual Acuity ¹ [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
Primary Location
Department Name
General Oncology
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
40
Hours of Work
Days
Days Worked
Monday - Friday
Weekend Frequency
N/A
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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447. We are committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.
Spectrum Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447. We are committed to granting reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.
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