GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Utilizes a wide array of knowledge, technical skills and critical thinking abilities to facilitate job functions during surgical procedures as well as preoperative and postoperative equipment management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides clinical surgical support by managing all relevant equipment.
• Anticipates related device needs of the O.R. staff and surgeon during surgical procedures.
• Is responsible for trouble-shooting and maintaining Stryker equipment and or other related devices.
• Works with surgeons, O.R. personnel, central processing, biomedical and all other related personnel.
• Maintains knowledge base of equipment and disposable products through Stryker education training programs.
• Provide physicians and OR personnel with information on new and current products.
• Accurately records and reports all surgical procedure information.
• Adheres to all Stryker and medical facility policies, standards and procedures.
• Must be able to analyze and resolve both routine and non-routine product issues expediently using independent judgment.
• Manage and care for Customer’s equipment within the Sterile Processing Department (SPD).
• Perform the cleaning, maintenance, and assembly of surgical instrumentation and equipment, specifically flexible endoscopes.
• Use exceptional attention to detail in order to ensure surgeon’s equipment is clean, sterile, functioning properly, and ready for the next case. 
• Perform job functions while adhering to all industry and facility-specific standards and safety protocols.
• Perform visual inspections and preventative maintenance with a high level of acuity on machines used to assist instrument cleaning.
• Understand the unique challenges faced by caregivers to ensure that hospital staff can focus on patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree highly preferred.
• SPD experience preferred. IAHCSMM certification ideal. ​
• Experience and demonstrated success working on a team highly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, surgical procedures and techniques preferred.  
• Ability to exert up to 50lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs of force to constantly move objects.  
• Ability to remain standing and/or walking for an extended period of time.  
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office, strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential.  
• Excellent time management skills with ability to use independent judgment and critical thinking effectively.
• Maintain professional appearance, productivity, and behaviors required by Stryker and the medical facility.
• Adhere to (HIPPA) and other related patient confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Must have near visual acuity (corrected) color vision, mobility, bending, standing, stooping, and finger dexterity.
• Must be able to observe and correct minute inconsistencies (e.g. in the printed word, product appearance, etc.).
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.