Brown University Health
Sterile Processing Dept Instrument Mgmt Coord
Brown University Health, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912
Overview
SUMMARY: The Sterile Processing Instrument Management Coordinator reports to the Manager of Sterile processing. Directs the overall activities of the instrument tracking system and provides dedicated comprehensive technical support and consistent software, reporting, and analytics to SPD Management. Takes lead in implementing and maintaining the instrument tracking system. Acts as a liaison between the instrument tracking system provider, staff, facility information systems, and contracted software vendor. This position is also responsible for the proper inventory, procurement, repair, replacement of all instrumentation for all sterile processing areas. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate Responsibilities
Manage new employee profiles and manage access for staff in the system. Work collaboratively with multiple groups across all sites and serve as a point of contact related to the instrument and scope system management. Plan and manage the implementation of new instrumentation in accordance with SPD management and regulatory standards including the State Department of Health, Joint Commission and Center for Medicare Services. Develop and enhance processes and electronic tools used to analyze trends, identify opportunities for further improvement, and monitor results of continuous improvement activities related to SPD activities. Provide information that will assist leadership in monitoring processes and ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures related to instrument and scope reprocessing. Work in collaboration with the SPD Educator to create competencies, educational opportunities and quality metrics and audits within the system. Work collaboratively with education colleagues and assist with orientation and training of sterile processing employees and operating room staff related to the instrument tracking system. Provide reports and data to support fiscal management, quality assurance, utilization trends, and supporting the delivery of safe patient care. Work with Quality Coordinator to make sure to capture quality data and metrics for current and future improvement of the department deliverables. Work collaboratively with leadership, IT, hardware support to manage implementation of the instrument tracking system in new service areas as needed. Identify common equipment problems found in the OR, report these to SPD Manager and assist in creating an immediate solution and define long term prevention plan. Manage consignment inventory in collaboration with ACM’s, SPD Leadership. Provide technical support by ensuring all regular and special-order equipment and instruments are operable and available the day of surgery. Establish, maintain, and monitor by having a control system for all surgical instrumentation contained in the sterile storage areas, for all instruments being repaired, and for purchase dates of instrumentation. Provide management with information to aid in Capitol Budget purchases. Maintain confidentiality of all information related to patients, medical staff, employees, and, as appropriate, others. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
High school diploma or GED certification. Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through the International Association of Health Care Central Service Material Management or other certification boards. Instrument tracking implementation from the ground up experience. Bachelor’s degree in IT related field preferred. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Sterile Processing field. Prior experience with instrument tracking systems implementation, maintenance, reporting, etc. Must demonstrate expert knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, inventory management, and case cart management. Proficient oral and written (English language) communication skills required. Computer and Microsoft office proficient. Excellent interpersonal skills. May be required to work after-hours and/or weekends on as needed basis for project implementation or training needs. Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements. Benefits
Pay Range: $54,637.86-$90,148.24 Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Location: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, RI 02903 Work Type: M-F 8:00AM - 5:00PM Day 8 hours No driving required
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SUMMARY: The Sterile Processing Instrument Management Coordinator reports to the Manager of Sterile processing. Directs the overall activities of the instrument tracking system and provides dedicated comprehensive technical support and consistent software, reporting, and analytics to SPD Management. Takes lead in implementing and maintaining the instrument tracking system. Acts as a liaison between the instrument tracking system provider, staff, facility information systems, and contracted software vendor. This position is also responsible for the proper inventory, procurement, repair, replacement of all instrumentation for all sterile processing areas. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate Responsibilities
Manage new employee profiles and manage access for staff in the system. Work collaboratively with multiple groups across all sites and serve as a point of contact related to the instrument and scope system management. Plan and manage the implementation of new instrumentation in accordance with SPD management and regulatory standards including the State Department of Health, Joint Commission and Center for Medicare Services. Develop and enhance processes and electronic tools used to analyze trends, identify opportunities for further improvement, and monitor results of continuous improvement activities related to SPD activities. Provide information that will assist leadership in monitoring processes and ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures related to instrument and scope reprocessing. Work in collaboration with the SPD Educator to create competencies, educational opportunities and quality metrics and audits within the system. Work collaboratively with education colleagues and assist with orientation and training of sterile processing employees and operating room staff related to the instrument tracking system. Provide reports and data to support fiscal management, quality assurance, utilization trends, and supporting the delivery of safe patient care. Work with Quality Coordinator to make sure to capture quality data and metrics for current and future improvement of the department deliverables. Work collaboratively with leadership, IT, hardware support to manage implementation of the instrument tracking system in new service areas as needed. Identify common equipment problems found in the OR, report these to SPD Manager and assist in creating an immediate solution and define long term prevention plan. Manage consignment inventory in collaboration with ACM’s, SPD Leadership. Provide technical support by ensuring all regular and special-order equipment and instruments are operable and available the day of surgery. Establish, maintain, and monitor by having a control system for all surgical instrumentation contained in the sterile storage areas, for all instruments being repaired, and for purchase dates of instrumentation. Provide management with information to aid in Capitol Budget purchases. Maintain confidentiality of all information related to patients, medical staff, employees, and, as appropriate, others. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
High school diploma or GED certification. Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) through the International Association of Health Care Central Service Material Management or other certification boards. Instrument tracking implementation from the ground up experience. Bachelor’s degree in IT related field preferred. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Sterile Processing field. Prior experience with instrument tracking systems implementation, maintenance, reporting, etc. Must demonstrate expert knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, inventory management, and case cart management. Proficient oral and written (English language) communication skills required. Computer and Microsoft office proficient. Excellent interpersonal skills. May be required to work after-hours and/or weekends on as needed basis for project implementation or training needs. Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements. Benefits
Pay Range: $54,637.86-$90,148.24 Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Location: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, RI 02903 Work Type: M-F 8:00AM - 5:00PM Day 8 hours No driving required
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