SPD PRODUCT SPECIALIST II

SummaryJob Summary:The Sterile Processing Department Product Specialist maintains, coordinates and performs all aspects of the Sterile Processing inventory control, data entry, clerical and manual tasks involved in the daily ordering, receipt, verification, storage of supplies/par levels/mobile equipment, surgical instruments in the sterile processing department, which supports the operating room (OR), as well as ancillary departments.Responsibilities include working closely with vendors and OR personnel to monitor, build and facilitate reordering, maintenance and refurbishment of instruments/trays in need of service and/or repair.Responsibilities include updating of tray count sheets, new instrument implementation and data entry, utilizing the designated instrument tracking system.Adheres to and verifies all manufacturing guidelines and recommendations prior to implementation of set instruments/trays/supplies.Must have a working knowledge of surgical supplies and instruments, understands sterile processing functions and responsibilities and experience in requisitioning, ordering, receiving and maintaining supplies.Education RequiredHigh School DiplomaLicense RequiredCRCSTMinimum Experience RequiredMinimum of 3 years’ experience with inventory, supply and product management with 1 year in a surgical service settingUnderstands medical terminology, supply nomenclature, exchange carts, par level methodologies and inventory managementCRCST certification required and must be maintained while in position. Certification must be through International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM) for competency testing or other National approved Board of CRCST, if applicableExperience with automated inventory control system preferredSome experience in the preparation of statistical reports, such as Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint