Periop Material Specialist - Kettering - Perioperative Services - FT/First Shift - Kettering Health

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Campus Overview:

Kettering Health Main Campus

• Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.
• The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and level II Emergency Care.
• In 2020, KH Main Campus received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
• Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.
• Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.
• Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).
• Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
• 465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds)

The Periop Materials Specialist Sterile Processing position, is responsible for ordering, procurement, disposal, and tracking of implantable items. This includes reviewing patient accounts to ensure that all implantables are appropriately charged and ensuring that all regulatory requirements for tissue tracking are met. Also responsible for management of the SHIMP inventory location including materials management functions of requisitioning, stocking, issuing,management of inventory outdates and ensuring adequate stock levels to meet the needs of surgery.

Essential Functions:

• Follow up on all patient accounts with implantable expenses to ensure patients are appropriately charged.
• Participate in cost savings initiatives and assist in the identification of cost-savings opportunities.
• Provide backup support for surgery purchasing agent to ensure the purchasing needs of the department are
  met.
• Order all custom supplies necessary for cases, encouraging use of catalog items.
• Submit new product paperwork, as necessary, to add non-catalog items into the system.
• Document and track the order, receipt and disposal of all tissue items according to HFAP guidelines.
• Remain current with surgical cases scheduled to ensure the appropriate tissue, implants and non-standard
  supplies are ordered.
• Support KHNs and HFAP Corporate Integrity and Compliance programs to ensure adherence to all
  governmental rules and regulations.
• Manage time effectively, prioritizing multiple demands to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Assist department by acting as liaison/technical advisor (as necessary) between Patient Services and the
  following entities: IS, BMET, and computer/software vendors.
• Very detail orientated and able to review work for accuracy and completeness.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Ideally, 3 or more years experience in Materials Management, Processing, or surgical environment
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Strong goal orientation with desire to improve performance and outcomes.
• Strong communication skills.