Vendor & Instrumentation Integration Specialist - Outpatient Surgery Center

70101 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Surgery Center: Winston Salem

Full time

Yes

40

Day Shift, 4x10

Pay Range:

$21.85 - $32.80

Vendor & Instrumentation Integration Specialist - Outpatient Surgery Center / OR Liaison

AHWFB Ambulatory Surgery Facility

Winston Salem, NC, United States

OVERVIEW:

Customer focused, highly skilled surgical technologist or experienced OR Instrument Tech who demonstrates clinical expertise. Responsible for coordination and oversight of daily activities between the OR and Sterile Processing Department (SPD) to facilitate efficient case flow.

Where You Will Work:

AHWFB Outpatient Surgery is a state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center featuring eight operating rooms and two procedure rooms, along with 32 beds dedicated to preparation, recovery, and post-anesthesia care. Our services include general surgery, otolaryngology, orthopedics, urology, and plastic surgery. In the OR and PreOp/PACU, our RNs lead with compassion, providing top-tier care in an ambulatory setting where patients and families are always at the heart of everything we do.

 Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Four (4) years of significant hospital work experience in Sterile Processing and/or scrub tech work experience in the Operating Room required.

Preferred:

• Associate's degree in a related field with two years' of significant hospital work experience in Sterile Processing and/or scrub tech work experience in the Operating Room - OR - 

• Graduation from an accredited School of Surgical Technology and credentialed as a Certified Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting preferred.

• Certification from an accredited certifying agency in sterile processing required or must obtained within 12 months of hire.  

What we're looking for:

We are looking for a Scrub Tech with a vast knowledge of all instrumentation for ALL service lines.

• Must have a thorough understanding of surgical instrumentation across all services performed within the Outpatient Surgery Department.

• Collaborate with surgical teams and vendors to ensure required equipment and instrumentation are available for scheduled procedures.

• Coordinate the ordering, tracking, and management of surgical instrumentation to support procedural needs.

• Serve as a liaison between the Operating Room, Sterile Processing Department (SPD), and vendors to ensure instrument and tray availability.

• Collaborate with vendors, SPD, and OR staff to address instrumentation needs, resolve issues, and support efficient workflow.

• Monitor instrumentation inventory and communicate anticipated needs to maintain procedural readiness.

• Report directly to OR leadership regarding instrumentation, vendor coordination, and equipment-related concerns.

• Facilitate communication with vendors regarding on-site support, instrument availability, and replacement needs

What You’ll Do:

• Manages flow of materials between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department; organizes, directs, and implements daily activities regarding surgical instrumentation ordering, presentation, maintenance, and preparation.
• Reviews the surgery schedule and ensures, together with the Production Supervisor, that all surgical procedures have an accurate case cart. Works closely with OR coordinators to ensure that procedure cards remain accurate.
•  Assesses case flow during the day, monitors instrument needs, and notifies Sterile Processing Department personnel in advance of any possible additional/emergent instrumentation needs.
• Plans and coordinates all instrument turnarounds. Assists in developing, communicating, implementing, and trouble-shooting instrument issues that may affect or delay surgery start time. .
• Acts as a liaison between the OR and the Sterile Processing Department; interfaces with the OR Coordinators, OR staff and management, and SPD staff and management.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of standards of performance with team input regarding surgical instrumentation.
• Collaborates with OR Coordinators, OR managers, staff educators, Sterile Processing Department and Sterile Processing Department managers to develop a training and development plan for surgical instrumentation.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the application/use of instrumentation.
• Performs duties in accordance with hospital, JCAHO, AORN, and other appropriate policies and procedures.
• Verifies that required instrumentation has been sterilized and is available for next-day, call or weekend cases.
• Performs, without supervision, all the functions of the Instrument Technician, and serves as a resource on any of these functions when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Sterile Processing Department manager.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent oral communication skills

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of a hospital, including the Operating Room and physicians

Knowledge of OR workflow, procedures, instrumentation and supplies

Knowledge of case cart management

Knowledge of infection control and health & safety policies and procedures

Proficient analytical skills

Demonstrates ability to identify, plan, and resolve issues in complex situations

Ability to multi-task projects

Superior planning and organization skills

Ability to make decisions with imperfect information present

Bias toward action and decisiveness

Flexible and self-motivated

Ability to read and understand applicable

Standard Operating Procedures

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Exposure to hazards associated with bodily fluids and tissue Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases Exposure to chemical agents used in cleaning Exposure to hazards of steam and heat, may be subject to burns Loud stressful environment due to equipment and high demands Subject to varying and unpredictable situations Subject to many interruptions.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.