Clinical Material Specialist

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $25.25 - $36.00

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Hours/ Schedule are 1.0 FTE 8 hours Monday through Friday.
No call, but occasionally answer phone calls on off hours, weekends.
No weekend shifts

Desired skills:
Knowledge of surgical procedures and terms
Strong organizational skills
Strong computer skills
Ability to work well as a part of a team
Professional people skills
Attention to detail

Summary

The Clinical Material Specialist is responsible for applying experience and learned practices in ensuring the operating rooms have the equipment, implant, and inventory needs to successfully care for our patients. In addition, they are responsible for the coordination of activities between the surgeon, multiple vendors, value analysis, supply chain, sterile processing, tissue banks, surgical services, and business management to ensure surgical patients have the appropriate necessities at the right time in the safest and most cost efficient manner.

Job Description

The Clinical Material Specialist will post cases and review charges (requiring clinical knowledge of surgical cases), reorder implants or grafts, fulfill Joint Commission/FDA requirements for tissue management, monitor OR equipment, manage supplier partner relations with the OR, and constantly navigate surgeon requests for equipment, implants, and trials. The Clinical Material Specialist manages equipment repairs and coordinates equipment rentals or other needs with external companies and internal sites. This role is the primary contact for all aspects of the electronic inventory system with particular focus on management of Physician Preference (PPI) products. Usage and application of EMR, inventory, and analytical systems: systems including but not limited to EPIC, OneReport, Tecsys, and Lawson. Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care. Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of their clinical expertise/knowledge and utilizes previous experience to better plan and prepare for surgical cases. Cares for patients by properly planning for each patient's surgical requirements. They are responsible for the planning and acquisition of items that will be used in surgery for the care of our patients.

Qualifications

High school diploma required. Associate degree or post-secondary education preferred.

Three to five years of experience as a LPN, Surgical Technologist, or in inventory management.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.