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Coordinate instrument repairs, manage vendor loaner sets, and maintain accurate tracking logs for surgical instrumentation. Ensure instrument availability for surgical cases while managing inventory levels and supporting departmental budget goals.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of sterile processing experience. Must hold a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification and obtain Surgical Instrument Specialist certification within one year.
Information: Variable Pay Range $22.90 - $34.35 oin our Sterile Processing team as a Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist, where you’ll play a vital role in ensuring safe, efficient, and seamless surgical operations. In this role, you’ll directly support patient care by making sure all instrumentation and supplies are properly managed, maintained, and ready for use. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, excel at organization and communication, and enjoy being a key resource for both SPD and OR teams, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make an impact every day. Essential Functions Coordinate instrument repairs with approved vendors and maintain accurate tracking logs for all off-site repairs. Assess surgical case schedules to determine which instrument sets can be temporarily removed from circulation for maintenance. Manage procurement, tracking, delivery, and return of loaner, vendor, and trial instrument sets. Order new and replacement instruments and supplies based on inventory levels, par levels, internal requests, and Manager direction—while supporting departmental budget goals. Assist in resolving instrument or product recalls promptly to support patient safety. Maintain and update the instrument tracking system, including entering new instruments and building count sheets. Collaborate closely with SPD Liaisons to ensure instrument sets are complete and available. Communicate effectively with SPD Supervisors, SPD Liaisons, and OR Clinical Coordinators regarding instrument availability and needs. Serve as a subject matter expert in all stages of the sterile processing cycle, providing guidance and education as needed. Support special projects and participate in interdepartmental committees when requested. Assist with Sterile Processing staffing needs when required. Education & Experience Requirements High school diploma or GED required. Minimum two years of Sterile Processing experience required. Licensure, Certification & Registration Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or other recognized sterile processing certification required. Certification as a Surgical Instrument Specialist required within one year of hire.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer Match
Retirement Plans
Adoption Assistance
Educational Assistance Program
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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 About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.
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Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
