CSPD Instrument Coordinator-Surgical

About This Role

Coordinate and manage surgical instrumentation and sterile processing operations to ensure adequate inventory, optimal working condition, and availability for surgical procedures. This role acts as a critical liaison between various departments and leads process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure instrumentation and back-up inventory levels are adequate and available for surgical case procedures
• Serve as a resource and provide support to surgical teams and service leads in the Operating Rooms
• Act as liaison between CSPD, OR, Supply Chain, Finance, physicians, instrument vendors and other stakeholders
• Monitor the OR Instrument budget in conjunction with the CSPD Manager
• Request and approve instrument purchases through the Instrument Purchase Process flow
• Track trends on missing and damaged instruments, communicate to leaders, and implement root cause analysis and process improvement projects
• Ensure instrumentation is available and maintained in optimum working condition through daily walkthroughs and report reviews
• Serve as the central point of contact for instrument repairs, orders, and set creations (new or revised)
• Facilitate new set creation and ensure adherence to the new set process flow by all stakeholders
• Conduct IFU reviews of new and existing instrument inventory with the CSPD educator
• Communicate instrument inventory changes to CSPD and OR staff and coordinate SOP creation with CSPD educator
• Manage and support internal and external customers in conjunction with the CSPD manager
• Act as a resource for staff regarding reprocessing methods, parameters, and Joint Commission compliance

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Five years of professional experience in the medical field
• Three years of experience in sterile processing
• Certification through an accredited Sterile Processing Organization (CBSPD or IAHCSMM) within one year of hire
• Experience in leading projects, teams, or programs

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent. Associates Degree or advanced certification preferred
• Five years of professional experience in the medical field with at least three years of experience in sterile processing

Nice to Have

• Associates Degree or advanced certification

Benefits

Certifications