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Description

Incumbent will perform duties as a Loaner Tray Coordinator: Manages and

follows department business and regulatory practices when receiving,

inventorying, processing and returning of vendor loaner, consigned and owned

instrument & implant trays; when indicated by patient care requirements.

Other major duties include, but are not limited to, distribution of supplies or

equipment, customer service and departmental efficiencies. Incumbent

facilitates care and processing of surgical instruments; and functions in

the Certified Sterile Processing Technician role as needed. Cross training

will be provided.

Incumbent develops and recommends new policies, procedures, and

practice and implements specific recommendations, which may include

coordinating with several service departments and personnel; provides advice

and assistance with problem solving. Assignments are given according to

organizational goals. Attainment of goals are reviewed on an as needed basis

within the UCLA Healthcare West Valley Operating Room, WV Campus under the

direct supervision of Sterile Processing Manager and Supervisor, Asset Manager,

Assistant Director of the Operating Room and the Director of Perioperative

Services. Incumbent will collaborate along with the SPD Manager and the Director

of Perioperative Services regarding operations within the sterile processing

department.

The Instrument Processing Analyst will report to the SPD Manager.

Qualifications

+ Strictly obeys the healthcare regulations for infection control, while consistently demonstrating a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

+ Attends all in-services/workshops as requested. Assists in the orientation and skill development of new staff members. Attends and participates in required fire, safety, disaster, body mechanics, etc. classes and/or drills.

+ Consistently maintains good guest relations interdepartmentally, interdepartmentally, using English language in both written and verbal format, uses good telephone etiquette, sensitive to co-workers, patients, physicians, and family members, consistently maintains a courteous and respectful manner, confidentiality of patients, healthcare, or physician related information

+ Conducts personal business on break or lunchtime.

+ Prioritizes appropriately and knows when to call for assistance.

+ Able to work independently and rotate efficiently to all shifts as assigned, as well as actively participating in Quality Management and Performance Improvement programs.

+ Expert user of Inventory Tracking System (SPM and Lawson)

+ Superior computer skills required: knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook

+ CRCST, CIS and CHL certifications strongly recommended

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