Supply Chain Surgical Specialist

Required - High school graduate of equivalent.

Preferred - Graduate of an accepted Surgical Tech Program.

Required - Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.

Preferred - Certification in Surgical Technology.

• Knowledge of human anatomy, surgery procedures, and implementation instruments and technologies.

• Good organizational skills.

• Good time management skills and ability to be self directed.

• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.

Job Duties

• Coordinates patient scheduling, manages inventory and ensures proper instrumentation and implantable devices are in place for day of surgery.

• Maintains required clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.

• Performs direct patient care duties.

• Communicates information pertaining to patient care needs to patients, family members and co-workers.

• Competently cares for and provides services to patients/customers in specific relations to their age and developmental stage with supervision of the staff nurse.

• Adapts to rapid changes in the department caused by unit census, patient acuity and resource availability.

• Performs other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

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Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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