Surgery Buyer / Surgical Technologist

Application Deadline: 11/08/2026 Located in Altoona, WI, the River Prairie Surgery Center is an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) proudly owned by OakLeaf Surgical Hospital, offering a variety of outpatient procedures including, but not limited to, ophthalmology and GI, to our growing community. This role will contribute to the facility's success and support our commitment to delivering excellent patient care. Come join a team that thrives on collaboration, compassion, and clinical excellence within a supportive, family-life environment. Job Summary: The Surgery Buyer / Surgical Technologist is responsible for purchasing and managing surgical supplies, instruments, implants, and equipment while supporting the safe and effective conduct of surgical procedures. This role ensures supply availability, cost-effectiveness, and case readiness while maintaining a safe operating room environment, preparing instrumentation and equipment, and assisting the surgical team under the supervision of the surgeon. Collaborates with perioperative staff, vendors, and supply chain personnel to support quality patient care, patient safety, and compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. Hours: .80 FTE - 32 hours per week .6 FTE Surgery Buyer .2 FTE Surgical Technologist Essential Job Functions: Source, order, and replenish surgical supplies, instruments, and implants based on case schedules, physician preferences, and usage patterns Ensure timely delivery of all items required for scheduled and emergent surgical procedures Liaise with vendors to obtain quotes, confirm product availability, and manage back-orders or substitutions Utilize group purchasing contracts and organizational agreements to ensure cost-effective procurement Monitor and manage inventory levels of implants and surgical supplies in designated storage areas and case carts, ensuring stock rotation and minimizing expired items Maintain accurate inventory data using the organization’s ERP or inventory management system Work closely with OR schedulers and surgical staff to confirm equipment and item availability for upcoming procedures Proactively resolve supply issues that could impact surgery schedules or patient care Maintain detailed records of purchase orders, receipts, usage, and returns in compliance with the organization’s policies and audit standards Assist with tracking high-cost items, consignment inventory, and usage for coding, billing and reimbursement purposes Serve as a liaison between physicians and vendor representatives to ensure the availability of appropriate materials and services for upcoming surgical cases Ensure purchased items meet all regulatory, infection control, and quality standards Comply with HIPAA, The Joint Commission, and internal protocols related to surgical inventory Advocate for patients’ rights, preferences, and needs while providing safe, compassionate, patient-centered care and maintaining confidentiality and professional conduct Verify the availability and functionality of supplies, instruments, and equipment; prepare the operating room, sterile field, instruments, medications, and equipment for surgical procedures Assist the surgeon during procedures by maintaining sterile technique, passing instruments, handling surgical equipment, anticipating procedural needs, and performing tasks as directed within the scope of practice Initiate the pre-procedural time-out in accordance with the Universal Protocol; perform required surgical counts, properly handle and label specimens, and maintain accurate procedural documentation in collaboration with the circulator Operate specialized equipment, including the retinal laser, as directed by the physician, maintaining required safety standards and annual competency Follow infection prevention and safety protocols; prepare instruments for terminal sterilization and assist with operating room cleaning, turnover, and preparation for subsequent procedures Promptly rep…

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