Orthopedic Implant Specialist

Summary:

The Implant Coordinator for Perioperative Services is responsible for ensuring the effective management and coordination of biological and non-biological implants, equipment, and instrumentation for scheduled surgical procedures. This role supports compliance with regulatory standards, improves patient safety, and ensures proper tracking and inventory management of all implantable devices in the operating room.

1. Inventory Oversight & Compliance:




• Manage implant inventory, including procurement, receipt, storage, and tracking of biological and non-biological implants.
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, Joint Commission standards, and organizational policies.
• Coordinate product recalls and patient notifications in collaboration with Patient Safety, Risk Management, and Logistics teams.




2. Surgical Preparation & Coordination:




• Collaborate with surgical teams, vendors, and logistics to ensure availability of implants, instrumentation, and equipment before scheduled procedures.
• Attend daily surgical huddles to align on supply needs and resolve discrepancies.




3. Data Management:




• Maintain accurate documentation of implant use in electronic tracking systems.
• Support the tracking of implants for patient safety, including recalls and potential issues affecting implant viability.




4. Quality Assurance:




• Monitor stock levels, rotate inventory, and adjust par levels to support demand.
• Evaluate and recommend space utilization improvements for inventory storage.




5. Communication & Collaboration:




• Act as the liaison between surgeons, vendors, and surgical scheduling teams.
• Coordinate implant-related needs across multiple departments to maintain efficiency and accuracy.

Supervisory Relationships:
Reports to the Director of Business Operations

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or 8 years work experience.
• Preferred: LPN, RN or CST credentials preferred.
• Experience in inventory management, surgical coordination, or healthcare quality assurance is required.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and implant tracking systems is preferred.