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Vendor & Instrumentation Integration Specialist - Outpatient Surgery Center

United States·Winston-Salemmid

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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Manages flow of materials between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department; organizes, directs, and implements daily activities regarding surgical instrumentation ordering, presentation,

Requirements Summary

Excellent oral communication skills Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of a hospital, including the Operating Room and physicians Knowledge of OR workflow, procedures,

Technical Tools

OtherIntegration Specialist

Department:

70101 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Surgery Center: Winston Salem

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Day Shift, 4x10

$21.85 - $32.80

AHWFB Ambulatory Surgery Facility

Winston Salem, NC, United States

Customer focused, highly skilled surgical technologist or experienced OR Instrument Tech who demonstrates clinical expertise. Responsible for coordination and oversight of daily activities between the OR and Sterile Processing Department (SPD) to facilitate efficient case flow.

AHWFB Outpatient Surgery is a state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center featuring eight operating rooms and two procedure rooms, along with 32 beds dedicated to preparation, recovery, and post-anesthesia care. Our services include general surgery, otolaryngology, orthopedics, urology, and plastic surgery. In the OR and PreOp/PACU, our RNs lead with compassion, providing top-tier care in an ambulatory setting where patients and families are always at the heart of everything we do.

Nice to Have

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We are looking for a Scrub Tech with a vast knowledge of all instrumentation for ALL service lines.

Requirements

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Excellent oral communication skills

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of a hospital, including the Operating Room and physicians

Knowledge of OR workflow, procedures, instrumentation and supplies

Knowledge of case cart management

Knowledge of infection control and health & safety policies and procedures

Proficient analytical skills

Demonstrates ability to identify, plan, and resolve issues in complex situations

Ability to multi-task projects

Superior planning and organization skills

Ability to make decisions with imperfect information present

Bias toward action and decisiveness

Flexible and self-motivated

Ability to read and understand applicable

Standard Operating Procedures

Coordinate the ordering, tracking, and management of surgical instrumentation to support procedural needs.

Serve as a liaison between the Operating Room, Sterile Processing Department (SPD), and vendors to ensure instrument and tray availability.

Collaborate with vendors, SPD, and OR staff to address instrumentation needs, resolve issues, and support efficient workflow.

Monitor instrumentation inventory and communicate anticipated needs to maintain procedural readiness.

Report directly to OR leadership regarding instrumentation, vendor coordination, and equipment-related concerns.

Facilitate communication with vendors regarding on-site support, instrument availability, and replacement needs

Responsibilities

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→Manages flow of materials between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department; organizes, directs, and implements daily activities regarding surgical instrumentation ordering, presentation, maintenance, and preparation.
→Reviews the surgery schedule and ensures, together with the Production Supervisor, that all surgical procedures have an accurate case cart. Works closely with OR coordinators to ensure that procedure cards remain accurate.
→ Assesses case flow during the day, monitors instrument needs, and notifies Sterile Processing Department personnel in advance of any possible additional/emergent instrumentation needs.
→Plans and coordinates all instrument turnarounds. Assists in developing, communicating, implementing, and trouble-shooting instrument issues that may affect or delay surgery start time. .
→Acts as a liaison between the OR and the Sterile Processing Department; interfaces with the OR Coordinators, OR staff and management, and SPD staff and management.
→Coordinates the development and implementation of standards of performance with team input regarding surgical instrumentation.
→Collaborates with OR Coordinators, OR managers, staff educators, Sterile Processing Department and Sterile Processing Department managers to develop a training and development plan for surgical instrumentation.
→Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the application/use of instrumentation.
→Performs duties in accordance with hospital, JCAHO, AORN, and other appropriate policies and procedures.
→Verifies that required instrumentation has been sterilized and is available for next-day, call or weekend cases.
→Performs, without supervision, all the functions of the Instrument Technician, and serves as a resource on any of these functions when needed.
→Performs other duties as assigned by the Sterile Processing Department manager.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

What We Offer

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✓Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

✓Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

✓Incentive pay for select positions

✓Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

✓Paid Time Off programs

✓Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

✓Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

✓Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

✓Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

✓Educational Assistance Program

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.