Surgical Onsite Specialist II

## Position Summary

Oversight of instrumentation and equipment for minimally invasive procedures between the OR and Sterile Processing Department (SPD). Promotes customer service/satisfaction through minimally invasive support services and other patient care services for surgical procedures through hands-on training and education.   Responsible for assisting in projects and process improvement initiatives in compliance with contractual obligations.

Uses developed skills and practical knowledge to perform scheduled and unscheduled tasks independently. Shift: 11 am – 7:30 pm – M-F, call twice a month - on Sunday

## Duties

- Manages daily operations of all activities that relate to single routine procedures to include all tower functions, pre-operative set up, knowledge and application of instrumentation at the hospital.
- Oversees daily activities between the Operating Room (OR) and Central Sterile Services Department (CSS) to facilitate efficient case flow
- Setup Operating Room (O.R.) for surgery:

- Verify that equipment and instrument trays are available prior to case start times and timely communicate to the surgical team essential instrumentation information that may affect or delay surgery start time. This includes verification that required instrumentation has been sterilized and is available for next-day, call or weekend cases.
- Provide in room technical support for minimally invasive procedures to include equipment, instrumentation, and disposables for contracted services.
- Understand the functionality and connectivity of all video components, along with troubleshooting principles intraoperatively

- Communicates with the O.R. and/or Sterile Processing Staff prior to the cases to ascertain specific instrument and supply needs and ensures these items are available. This includes verifying that required instrumentation has been sterilized and is available for next-day, call, rapid turnover needs, or weekend cases.
- Must be able to resolve issues or offer alternatives when necessary
- Participates and assists in the new employee orientation, on the job training, in-service education and or quality assurance programs when needed.
- Assists in and monitors projects on an as needed basis.
- Identifies instrumentation related to tray additions and reconfigurations, building surgeons specialty sets, instrument PM and identifying repair issues and needs, etc. Reports findings and revisions to the CSPM Manager.
- Makes recommendations for the maintenance of Physician preference cards.
- Performs KPI data analysis to understand trends and identify operational issues within the operating rooms and SPD.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

## Required Experience

- High School Diploma and 3+ years of O.R., SPD, or Minimally Invasive work experience is required.
- CRCST (HSPA) or CSPDT (CBSPD) certification is required. Certification must be maintained per renewal schedule.
- Must also obtain CIS/CSIS, CER/CFER, or STERIS Assessment certification within 12 months of hire or promotion.
- Requires thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and is capable of learning software programs and/or hardware as required. Requires Smart Phone knowledge.
- Able to perform all job requirements of a Surgical Onsite Specialist I.

Pay range for this opportunity is $30.86 - $39.93.  This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed.  Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio.  Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com .

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