Surgical Instrument Specialist Full Time

Surgical Instrument Specialist & Product Content CoordinatorPrimis Medical

Location: Kaysville
Department: Operations / Product Management
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Primis Medical is seeking a highly motivated Surgical Instrument Specialist & Product Content Coordinator to support the identification, processing, quality assurance, refurbishment, documentation, and commercialization of surgical instruments and medical devices.

This unique position combines traditional surgical instrument expertise with inventory management, product intelligence, quality assurance, and digital commerce initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring instrument accuracy, set integrity, serviceability, and marketplace readiness while helping build and maintain one of the industry’s most comprehensive medical product databases.

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with Sterile Processing, Central Processing, Surgical Technology, Operating Room, or Instrument Management experience who are looking to apply their expertise in a growing medical technology and healthcare commerce organization.

Key Responsibilities Surgical Instrument Identification & Processing

• Identify surgical instruments by manufacturer, pattern, specialty, and intended use.
• Inspect incoming instruments and medical devices for condition, functionality, and completeness.
• Sort, organize, and classify inventory according to established procedures.
• Assist with cleaning, preparation, and processing activities.
• Verify manufacturer markings, catalog numbers, and product specifications.

Set Building & Tray Management

• Build, verify, and document surgical instrument sets and procedure trays.
• Create and maintain count sheets and set configurations.
• Validate completeness and consistency of assembled sets.
• Research missing instruments and recommend suitable replacements when appropriate.
• Assist in standardizing tray configurations and procedure-specific sets.

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

• Conduct detailed inspections of instruments and devices.
• Verify functionality, cosmetic condition, and serviceability.
• Identify damaged, worn, incomplete, or non-serviceable inventory.
• Document quality findings and corrective actions.
• Ensure inventory records accurately reflect condition and status.

Service & Refurbishment Support

• Coordinate with internal service personnel regarding repairs and refurbishment requirements.
• Track instruments through inspection, repair, and release processes.
• Maintain service documentation and quality records.
• Assist with repair evaluations and replacement recommendations.

Product Data & Content Development

• Create and maintain accurate product records within company systems.
• Verify manufacturer information, model numbers, catalog numbers, and specifications.
• Assist with product photography and documentation.
• Support creation of e-commerce and marketplace product listings.
• Develop standardized product descriptions, attributes, and categorization.
• Contribute to the growth and accuracy of the Primis Medical product intelligence database.

Inventory & Systems Management

• Maintain inventory accuracy and location tracking.
• Assist with barcode and product identification workflows.
• Utilize inventory management, ERP, and product information systems.
• Support data quality initiatives and continuous process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in sterile processing, surgical instrument management, operating room support, central service, or related healthcare environments.
• Strong knowledge of surgical instruments, instrument patterns, and surgical specialties.
• Ability to identify instruments through visual inspection, manufacturer markings, and reference materials.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Comfortable working with inventory systems, databases, and software applications.
• Ability to lift and move inventory as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician), CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician), or equivalent certification.
• Central Processing or Sterile Processing Department (SPD) experience.
• Surgical Scrub Technician or Surgical Technologist experience.
• Operating Room, Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), or Hospital Surgical Services experience.
• Experience building and auditing surgical instrument trays and procedure sets.
• Experience with instrument repair, refurbishment, or quality inspection.
• Familiarity with medical device inventory management systems.
• Experience with product catalog management, e-commerce, or marketplace listings.
• Knowledge of major surgical instrument manufacturers and specialty procedure sets.

Ideal Candidate Backgrounds

We encourage applications from professionals with experience as:

• Sterile Processing Technician
• Central Service Technician
• Surgical Technologist (Scrub Tech)
• Operating Room Technician
• Instrument Coordinator
• Instrument Repair Technician
• SPD Lead or Supervisor
• Surgical Services Materials Coordinator
• Medical Inventory Specialist
• Healthcare Supply Chain Specialist
• Medical Equipment or Instrument Refurbishment Specialist

Key Competencies

• Surgical Instrument Identification
• Quality Assurance & Inspection
• Set Assembly & Validation
• Inventory Management
• Product Documentation
• Service Coordination
• Data Quality Management
• Research & Problem Solving
• Process Improvement
• Attention to Detail

Success Metrics

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Instrument identification accuracy
• Set build and tray configuration accuracy
• QA/QC performance
• Inventory accuracy
• Product content completeness
• Marketplace readiness of inventory
• Service workflow efficiency
• Data quality and documentation standards
• Contributions to process improvement initiatives

Why Join Primis Medical?

Primis Medical is a leader in refurbished medical equipment, surgical instruments, and healthcare technology solutions. Our team is helping transform how medical products are identified, managed, marketed, and sold through advanced inventory intelligence and next-generation commerce platforms.

This position offers a unique opportunity to combine surgical instrument expertise with medical technology, inventory intelligence, and digital commerce initiatives. Team members contribute directly to the development of innovative healthcare solutions while helping healthcare providers access quality medical products worldwide.

Join a growing organization where your clinical knowledge and technical expertise can have a meaningful impact on both healthcare delivery and the future of medical commerce.

Pay: $22.00 – $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person