EMI Coordinator (OR) FT, Day shift

POSITION SUMMARY:
The EMI coordinator is responsible for controlling, coordinating, and overseeing the daily perpetual and periodic inventory of medical surgical, specialty surgical supplies, and clinical equipment to fulfill supply and equipment needs within the OR and Endoscopy departments. Other duties include orientation and mentoring of staff; care, input into the annual operation budget and strategic business plans and assist in the Quality Improvement Process.
EDUCATION:
An associate's degree in electronics, biomedical engineering, or an equivalent technical field is preferred. Completion of advanced service schools pertaining to the specific equipment as evidenced by program certificates.
EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work equipment maintenance and inventory management experience. Hand,s on experience performing electronic and/or electromechanical component level support and maintenance on both general and specific clinical equipment and supplies. Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
SPECIAL SKILLS:
* Ability to perform work-lead responsibilities such as training and orienting new employees, assigning and reviewing work for completeness and accuracy, scheduling work, and other coordinating and support duties for a supervisor/manager. Demonstrates to the Business manager the ability to teach physicians, nurses, surgical techs, and all other staff associated with equipment the theory and operation of each. * Ability to respond with flexibility to unusual and emergent situations, remain calm in stressful and emergency situations, work different shifts and schedules as needed, work overtime when directed by management. * Ability to work independently and prioritize duties during time of stress * Ability to learn and evaluate new equipment, supplies, and procedures quickly. Displays knowledge of location, operation and maintenance of clinical equipment and supplies. * Interacts daily with multiple hospital departments along with physicians, and the Perioperative clinical staff, support staff and management. (Example: Facilities, Biomedical, Purchasing, Safety/Security, Environmental Services, IT Services, Surgery Departments, etc.). This communication is done by written correspondence (ex. Email, mail), verbal correspondence through telephone and in person

Job Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range: $40.28 - $50.36 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.