Hourly Pay Range:$26.61 - $39.92 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Instrument Coordinator - Sterile Processing Dep artment - DaysPosition Highlights:- Sign On: 5K
- Position: Instrument Coordinator
- Location: Arlington Heights, IL
- Full Time/Part Time: Full time
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
What you will do:- Assures that instruments and supplies are provided to the O.R. according to schedule.
- Assures instrument repair and restore program is implemented correctly.
- Maintains supply inventory for processing needs, i.e.. Wrap, tape, indicators, etc...
- Arranges for repairs when needed, prepares requisitions, packages, and arranges shipping
- Consults with clinical engineering for equipment repair and follow thru to ensure equipment is functional as soon as possible
- Communicates status of critical equipment and instrument repairs to manager
- Arranges for loaner devices when necessary
- Responsible for collecting and collating statistical data and graphs for required reports relating to task performance and productivity on a timely basis.
- Assists management in determining budget needs for new procedures and monitors budgetary parameters for ongoing functions of the processing area.
- Assists in developing and/or updating departmental policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
- Ensures proper manufacturer guidelines for sterilization for all reusable instruments and supplies are followed.
- Involved with specific departments to determine supply and instrument needs for new and/or revised procedures.
- Oversees and manages Audits for trays and case carts for department Quality Improvement and JCAHO purposes.
- Participates in multi-disciplinary teams focused on improving workflow, quality of sets, and/or compliance
- High School Required
- Bachelors Degree Preferred
- Three (3) years SPD/OR experience in surgical instrumentation
- Must be able to rotate through all areas of the Sterile Processing Department.
- Ability to lift, carry, pull, push, sit, walk, stand, kneel, bend, climb repeatedly for extended periods of time, with some sitting.
- Occasional exertion of moderately heavy nature to include stretching, bending, twisting and lifting up to 30 pounds while checking supplies.
- Push/pulling is necessary to load and unload racks into/out of sterilizers up to 300 pounds.
- Failure to follow prescribed procedures could result in serious injuries from sterilizer.
- Position may require tasks that involve inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes from them.
- Appropriate protective measures as outlined in hospital's Infection Control Policies and Procedures are available and required for employees who perform such tasks.
- Demonstrates complete understanding of infection control practices.
Benefits (For full time or part time positions):- Premium pay for eligible employees
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org .
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".
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Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.
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