Vendor Coordinator - Sterilization - SoleMia, Full Time at University of Miami in North Miami, Florida

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he University of Miami UHealth/SoLé Mia opening September 2025, will bring high-quality academic medicine to Noth Miami, Aventura and surrounding communities. Our expert team of physicians and staff will represent a wide range of specialties, including NCI-designated Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the number one eye hospital in the nation. UHealth at SoLé Mia will also deliver the latest in urologic treatments from the renowned Desai Sethi Urology Institute as well as top-notch care
from UTHealth's nationally ranked neurology and neurosurgery programs.
UHealth/SoLé Mia has an exciting opportunity for a full time Vendor Assest Coordinator. Be part of the UHealth Difference.



CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Vendor Asset Coordinator manages the process and planning of loaned, borrowed, and consigned instruments and implants. The incumbent supports and troubleshoots all customer issues between the Central Sterile Processing department (CSPD), Surgical services, surgeons, scheduling offices and vendor representatives pertaining to non-owned instruments and implants brought into the hospital.



CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Ensures instruments and trays are received and processed according to the standards and practices of OSHA, DOT, FDA, AAMI and manufacturer.
2. Manages the loaner data within the instrument tracking system and vendor management system. Runs related reports, analyzes performance, and communicates results to CSPD Director, Surgical Services leadership meetings and the vendors' managers.
3. Collaborates with the Value Analysis team, surgical service clinicians and vendors to continuously improve the loaner and consignment tray processes by utilizing Lean principles and methods.
4. Keeps abreast of surgery schedules to ensure timely delivery of loaner trays prior to scheduled surgery.
5. Assist with vendor check-in and check-out. To ensure Loaner management policy and procedure processes are followed. Assists Check-in with vendors or couriers that trays are received in clean and optimal condition.
6. Reports immediately to CSPD director and OR leadership if any instruments/trays that will not be processed for surgery.
7. Ensures all the manufacturers' recommendations for sterile processing instrument maintenance, sterilization, and disinfection processes are current for loaner and consignment trays.
8. Instructs CSPD staff in identification of loaner instruments and processing according to the Instructions for Use (IFU's) and department policies and standard work processes. Collaborates with CSPD educator for in-services with vendor on any new instruments/trays for staff.
9. Assists with the processing from decontamination through IFU's of loaner trays if needed.
10. Maintains loaner manual and automated documentation and assists in reconciliation of tray component lists provided by vendors against any generated by the hospital, and reconciles missing instrument with the OR, CSPD, and vendors.
11. Collaborates with the CSPD System administrator in maintaining the loaner trays in the instrument tracking and loaner tracking systems.
12. Maintains proper labeling, storage shelving, and retrieval of loaner instruments/trays and related records in accordance with regulations and hospital record retention policies.
13. Coordinates the quality control checks, auditing, preventative maintenance and assessment of loaner instrumentation and provides appropriate reports reflecting the opportunities for improvement among CSDP & OR staff and facilitate continuous process improvements.
14. Sends monthly compliance reports to vendors' managers.
15. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.


This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.



Core Qualifications



Education:



High School Diploma or equivalent



Certification and Licensing:



CRCST, CBSPD, CST, CIS Certification Required CIS or CHL Preferred



Experience:



Completion of a Central Sterile Processing Technician Program or Surgical Technology Program


Must have acquired knowledge of decontamination, assembly, sterilization processes, and case cart systems.


5 years with Ortho/Neuro specialty instrumentation 2 years minimum of supervisory



Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.


• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.


• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.


• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.


• Commitment to the University's core values.


• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.


The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.


UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.


The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.



Job Status:

Full time



Employee Type:

Staff



Pay Grade:

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