The CSPD Instrument Specialist and Supply Coordinator coordinates all facets of departmental duties and responsibilities. Functions as the primary point person for the operating room and central sterile processing department for ensuring availability of instrument repairs, loaners and replacements for all services in collaboration with the specialty service line OR Team leads. Provides timely communication regarding instrument repair, loaners and new equipment with the intention of flawless return and delivery of operative equipment and instrumentation. Collaborates with education in OR and CSPD to ensure staff in both areas are informed of instrumentation updates and changes. Supports the specialty service line team leads in ensuring that staff use functioning and quality instrumentation and equipment. Supports the CSPD manager in training CSPD staff in the handling and cleaning of new instruments and equipment as determined by the CSPD manager. Has the ability of monitoring CSPD department supply inventory, maintaining instrument par levels both in the operating room and central sterile processing department.
Under the supervision of the CSPD Manager, the instrument specialist and supply coordinator facilitates the activities and assists in developing, implementing and managing effective, cost-containment system for, preventive maintenance and repair of surgical instruments, scopes and other equipment for all specialty service lines as defined by each specialty service line need. Act as a resource person to all CSPD and OR staff on instruments and equipment related needs.

High School diploma or GED required. A minimum of three years instrumentation experience in a hospital setting required. 

Adapts to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting. Proven ability to communicate with a variety of people in a direct, empathetic, and articulate manner. Demonstrated patient-centered and customer focused communication skills. Has the ability to keep records and make reports. A self-driven individual with experience on a project team.

Central Service Technician Certification is required. 
Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) or Certified Surgical Instrument Processor (CSIP) preferred.