What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMI Specialist position at Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics?
Description
Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus
Department: SH Operating Room
Position Type: Full Time
Start Time: 7:00
Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering highly competitive pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.
We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There’s something about Salem, Oregon!
Your Role With Us:
Salem Health is seeking a detail-oriented EMI Specialist to oversee the management, maintenance, and coordination of surgical equipment and instruments. This role acts as a key liaison between the OR and hospital departments, troubleshooting equipment issues, tracking repairs, and ensuring the availability of necessary instruments. The EMI Specialist proactively plans for surgical resources, collaborates with vendors and medical staff, and assists in product evaluations to enhance efficiency and cost savings. Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate requisitions, supporting OR staff with equipment setup, and contributing to process improvements that enhance patient care. If you have strong organizational skills and a passion for surgical support, we encourage you to apply.
Total Rewards Offerings:
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
- Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Live Well Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
- Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
- Education assistance program
- Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
- Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria
- Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others
Background/Expertise:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
- Basic Life Support certification required within 90 days of hire.
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Minimum of three (3) years work experience in Surgical Services that has provided a high level of knowledge of surgical equipment, instruments and supplies, an in-depth understanding of the principles of asepsis, and exposure to a wide variety of surgical cases.
- Minimum of three (3) years experience in ordering, stocking, and management of supplies.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org
