OnSite Specialist - San Diego, CA - Military Veterans

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Manage and care for Customer’s equipment within the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and Operating Room support
• Perform the cleaning, maintenance, and assembly of reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• 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.
• Understand the unique challenges faced by caregivers to ensure that hospital staff can focus on patient care. 

• 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.
• The ability to provide on-call services, as required, by the medical facility.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent certifications required, Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.
• SPD experience highly preferred. IAHCSMM certification ideal or IAHCSMM CRCST Certification within 6 months of start date and on time yearly renewal.

• Operating Room experience and demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, surgical procedures and techniques highly preferred. 
• Experience and demonstrated success working on a team highly 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. Must be able to explain and generate detailed guidelines and procedures. 
• Maintain professional appearance, work ethic, and attitude 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. 

• $25.34/hr + benefits. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.