Job Summary
- Location
- Baltimore, MD 21201
- Industries
- Medical Devices and Supplies
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Employee
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Job Reference Code
- 1471
PCMS Coordinator - Johns Hopkins / 1471
About the Job
Aesculap is the largest worldwide supplier of surgical instruments and implants for all disciplines including neurosurgery, microsurgery, ENT, plastic and reconstructive, thoracic, micro-vascular, cardiovascular, orthopedic, laparascopic, general surgeries and central processing. We were founded in Germany in 1867 and have been in operation in the U.S. since 1977. Our U.S. corporate office is located in Center Valley, Pennsylvania.
Position Description:
Aesculap is the largest worldwide supplier of surgical instruments and implants for all disciplines including spine, neurosurgery, microsurgery, ENT, plastic and reconstructive, thoracic, micro-vascular, cardiovascular, orthopedic, laparascopic, general surgeries and central processing. We were founded in Germany in 1867 and have been in operation in the U.S. since 1977. Our U.S. corporate office is located in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. Aesculap, Inc., has an excellent opportunity for a PCMS Coordinator in a major hospital system in the Baltimore, MD area.
SUMMARY:
Organizes and manages on site PCMS program and inventory. Responsible for reprocessing, intraoperative support and Aesculap PCMS inventory at specific site of program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
• Coordinates PCMS program at a specific site
• Perform reprocessing functions
• Maintain appropriate back up inventory of instruments and supplies
• Assure all instrumentation is repaired as needed
• Assure instrument/cable quality checks are done on a routine basis
• Maintain set use records and submit per procedure statistics on a monthly basis to Manager and Sales Representative
• Provide information to Manager and Sales Representative on a routine basis or as needed
• Monitor daily activity of the PCMS sets
• Identify opportunities for PCMS program within the facility
• Organize and maintain system for ordering supplies or replacement instruments and parts
• Maintain all PCMS set documentation in instacountPLUS or other instrument management software if appropriate
• Monitor new technology being implemented in OR to determine if changes are needed in PCMS sets
• Monitor OR scheduling trends to determine any impact on PCMS Program
• Communicate frequently with department manager on site to determine if there are additional needs
• Communicate frequently with OR Staff to assure program goals are being met
• Provide intraoperative support for instrumentation as needed
• Maintain accurate instrument inventory indicating reasons for discrepancies
• Responsible for returning all inventory pulled from service to Aesculap PCMS in St. Louis
• Identifies own areas of development and seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Provide excellent customer service to all customers
• Other duties may be assigned
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
• Use appropriate forms to obtain additional instrumentation or replacement instrumentation
• Participate in presenting educational information
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Not Applicable
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma/GED
one year experience required
Sterile Processing Certification Preferred
LANGUAGE AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS; REASONING ABILITY:
Language Skill: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating
and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports
and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or
employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to apply patient safety principles.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to visualize instruments and testing devices.
Work requires standing and walking up for 100% of work-time.
Work requires high level of accuracy and documentation.
Possesses good communication skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to accurately describe problems to the appropriate personnel.
Must be able to work independently with little direction and follow-up.
Possible exposure to communicable disease, hazardous materials, pharmological agents, with little likelihood of harm when established health precautions are followed.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move Up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Aesculap offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, company sponsored pension and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about Aesculap and to apply for this position, please visit us on the internet at www.aesculapusa.com . An EOE.
Position Description:
Aesculap is the largest worldwide supplier of surgical instruments and implants for all disciplines including spine, neurosurgery, microsurgery, ENT, plastic and reconstructive, thoracic, micro-vascular, cardiovascular, orthopedic, laparascopic, general surgeries and central processing. We were founded in Germany in 1867 and have been in operation in the U.S. since 1977. Our U.S. corporate office is located in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. Aesculap, Inc., has an excellent opportunity for a PCMS Coordinator in a major hospital system in the Baltimore, MD area.
SUMMARY:
Organizes and manages on site PCMS program and inventory. Responsible for reprocessing, intraoperative support and Aesculap PCMS inventory at specific site of program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
• Coordinates PCMS program at a specific site
• Perform reprocessing functions
• Maintain appropriate back up inventory of instruments and supplies
• Assure all instrumentation is repaired as needed
• Assure instrument/cable quality checks are done on a routine basis
• Maintain set use records and submit per procedure statistics on a monthly basis to Manager and Sales Representative
• Provide information to Manager and Sales Representative on a routine basis or as needed
• Monitor daily activity of the PCMS sets
• Identify opportunities for PCMS program within the facility
• Organize and maintain system for ordering supplies or replacement instruments and parts
• Maintain all PCMS set documentation in instacountPLUS or other instrument management software if appropriate
• Monitor new technology being implemented in OR to determine if changes are needed in PCMS sets
• Monitor OR scheduling trends to determine any impact on PCMS Program
• Communicate frequently with department manager on site to determine if there are additional needs
• Communicate frequently with OR Staff to assure program goals are being met
• Provide intraoperative support for instrumentation as needed
• Maintain accurate instrument inventory indicating reasons for discrepancies
• Responsible for returning all inventory pulled from service to Aesculap PCMS in St. Louis
• Identifies own areas of development and seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Provide excellent customer service to all customers
• Other duties may be assigned
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
• Use appropriate forms to obtain additional instrumentation or replacement instrumentation
• Participate in presenting educational information
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Not Applicable
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma/GED
one year experience required
Sterile Processing Certification Preferred
LANGUAGE AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS; REASONING ABILITY:
Language Skill: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating
and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports
and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or
employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to apply patient safety principles.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to visualize instruments and testing devices.
Work requires standing and walking up for 100% of work-time.
Work requires high level of accuracy and documentation.
Possesses good communication skills and interpersonal skills. Ability to accurately describe problems to the appropriate personnel.
Must be able to work independently with little direction and follow-up.
Possible exposure to communicable disease, hazardous materials, pharmological agents, with little likelihood of harm when established health precautions are followed.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move Up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Aesculap offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, company sponsored pension and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about Aesculap and to apply for this position, please visit us on the internet at www.aesculapusa.com . An EOE.
