Equip Mat &Instrum Coordinator in Fort Wayne, Indiana at Parkview Health

Under the direction of Perioperative Leadership, the Equipment Materials and Instrument Coordinator is 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 supply, implant and equipment billing processes are in place. Works collaboratively with members of the healthcare team 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.

Through coordination with the sterile processing and supple chain teams, the EMIC assures all equipment, materials and instruments are ready for each case and is responsible for establishing and maintaining their locations within the department. Coordinates preventive maintenance program for equipment, and routine infrastructure repair.

The EMIC maintains knowledge of current and prospective surgery products, organizes equipment, supply and implant trials, collecting and analyzing evaluations, making recommendations for change in equipment purchases to specialty teams. Coordinates with infection prevention, facilities and biomedical services on instructions for use during procurement process of new 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. Coordinates the ordering/purchasing of approved specialty/non-stock items for the department, in collaboration with team members as needed.

Education

Associate's degree in nursing or surgical technology. Bachelor's in business, healthcare administration or related preferred

License/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). BLS - Basic Life Support Certification required. Must achieve certification from HSPA as Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) within 1 year from date of employment and maintain certification throughout employment.

Experience

Must have a minimum of three years operating or procedural room experience required.

Other Qualifications

Must demonstrate extensive knowledge in various surgical specialties including technical performance of equipment and associated instruments. Must have strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Demonstrated knowledge of clinical equipment, process standardization, project management and planning, operations and regulatory compliance in healthcare. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications, Internet, and online sourcing also required. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, results oriented environment and utilize personal organization is required.