OR Tissue Specialist - Glenwood Springs, United States - UMC Health System

Description

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Job Summary

The OR Tissue Specialist ensures tissue products and other implants are managed according to regulatory guidelines, in the operating room

Job Specific Responsibilities

Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Receives and logs all incoming tissue and implants
• Maintains chain of custody and disposition documentation and ensures device tracking information is submitted to vendors when required by law
• Assist Materials Management to establish and adjust par levels as necessary.
• Maintains all data pertaining to trackable tissue according to FDA standards in tissue management software/other applicable areas.
• Maintains temperature and humidity equipment and logs through the electronic temperature tracking system and in the perioperative setting.
• Participates in expired checks for all materials in the OR.
• Coordinates tissue management as needed with applicable vendors.
• Works in conjunction with OR Service Coordinators to ensure relevant items are available for surgical cases.
• All other assigned duties related to implants, supplies, stocking, receiving, or Materials Management

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• +2 years of experience working as a Surgical Technician and/or in a clinical setting

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of materials management related to inventory control, counts, purchasing, and delivery helpful
• Ability to negotiate contracts
• Computer skills required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (including, but not limited to, Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.), Cerner, IDX, and other applicable hospital-based programs as they pertain to the required job duties.
• Knowledge of accounting practices

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

This position requires close interaction with OR Materials Management, OR Service Coordinators, OR Staff and Physicians, UMC Purchasing, UMC Revenue Integrity, and third-party vendors.

Physical Capabilities

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.

There are extended periods of time standing and/or frequent walking.

Environmental/Working Conditions

This position is subject to indoor temperature changes. Work done intraoperative is performed in a high- risk area for exposure to blood borne pathogens.

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.​