Job Summary
Accountable for the coordination, availability, daily management and functioning of equipment, materials, and instruments utilizing critical thinking skills for surgical procedures. Coordinates education for end users on equipment functioning and processing. Collaborates with surgical clinical experts and other interfacing departments to ensure that efficiency and safety are maintained in the surgical department. Ability to assist in the operation of surgical equipment including, but not limited to lasers, stealth, phaco, robots, etc.
Essential Functions
Review surgery schedule and collaborate with surgeons, product vendors, other surgical sites, Supply Chain and Sterile Processing to coordinate and ensure all equipment, materials and instruments are available and ready for use. Coordinate and assist with training and education on new equipment and instruments, and trouble shoot to ensure patient safety.Assist with the on boarding of new providers by building preference cards and identifying their instrument and equipment needs.\rCoordinate preventative maintenance programs for equipment and routine infrastructure repair and replacement utilizing the capital road map process. Maintain knowledge of current and prospective surgery products and equipment, organize trials, collect evaluations and make recommendations for changes in \rproducts or equipment.Aggressively seek and recommend cost savings possibilities based on new sources, substitutions, improved systems or new technology. Coordinate the ordering/purchasing of approved specialty/non stock items for surgical procedures in collaboration with other team members. Investigate alternative sources for items that have been discontinued and/or back ordered in coordination with clinical team members and Supply Chain. Provide clinical expertise and serve as a liaison between physicians and the Value Analysis Team.Work collaboratively across the system to identity opportunities for standardization of products in the department and across the organization.\rBuild and maintain surgeon preference cards. Ensure the correct preference card is chosen for the procedure and surgeon.Input and maintain tracking of implantable supplies and tissue in accordance with accrediting agencies.
QualificationsRequired Associate's Degree or equivalent Preferably in business, operations, nursing or other related healthcare area Four years of related experience RequiredCRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
Physical Demands
Pallet to Waist (6\" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs\rWaist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs\rWaist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs\rWaist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs\rBilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs\rUnilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs\rPushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs\rPulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 15 lbs\rSitting: Occasionally\rStanding: Occasionally\rWalking: Occasionally\rForward Bend - Standing: Seldom\rForward Bend - Sitting: Seldom\rTrunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom\rTrunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom\rSquat: Seldom\rStair Climbing: Seldom\rCrawling / Kneeling: Seldom\rReach - Above Shoulder: Seldom\rReach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom\rHandling: Occasionally\rForceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom\rForceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom\rFinger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently\rVisual Acuity ¹\r[None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom\rHow Corewell Health cares for you
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Primary Location
SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand RapidsDepartment Name
Surgical Services - ButterworthEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
6:30am to 3:00pmDays Worked
Monday thru FridayWeekend Frequency
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