Procurement Analyst III - Sterile Processing, Santa Monica

Take on a prominent leadership position in the Surgical Processing Department. Incumbent will perform duties as a Loaner Tray Coordinator: manages and follows department business and regulatory practices when receiving, inventorying, processing and returning of vendor loaner, consigned and owned instrument and implant trays; when indicated by patient care requirements. Other major duties include, but are not limited to, distribution of supplies or equipment, customer service and departmental efficiencies. Facilitates care and processing of surgical instruments; and functions in the Certified Sterile Processing Technician role as needed. Cross training will be provided. Develop and recommend new policies, procedures, and practice and implements specific recommendations, which may include coordinating with several service departments and personnel; provides advice and assistance with problem solving.

• Strictly obeys the healthcare regulations for infection control, while consistently demonstrating a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Attends all in-services/workshops as requested. Assists in the orientation and skill development of new staff members. Attends and participates in required fire, safety, disaster, body mechanics, etc. classes and/or drills.
• Consistently maintains good guest relations interdepartmentally, interdepartmentally, using English language in both written and verbal format, uses good telephone etiquette, sensitive to co-workers, patients, physicians, and family members, consistently maintains a courteous and respectful manner, confidentiality of patients, healthcare, or physician related information
• Conducts personal business on break or lunchtime.
• Prioritizes appropriately and knows when to call for assistance.
• Able to work independently and rotate efficiently to all shifts as assigned, as well as actively participating in Quality Management and Performance Improvement programs.
• Expert user of Inventory Tracking System (SPM and Lawson)
• Superior computer skills required: knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
• CRCST, CIS and CHL certifications strongly recommended