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EMI Specialist (Equipment, Materials, and Instruments)
 Salem Health | |
life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), retirement plan, relocation assistance
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 United States, Oregon, Salem | |
 Apr 29, 2025 | |
| Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus, Building A & CDepartment: SH Operating RoomPosition Type: Full Time, 40 hours/weekSchedule: Monday - Thursday, 7:00am - 5:00pmNo holidays, No weekends and No on call! Your Role With Us:At Salem Health, an Equipment, Materials, and Instruments (EMI) Specialist plays a vital behind-the-scenes role in ensuring the Operating Room functions safely, efficiently, and without interruption. As a key liaison between surgical teams, vendors, and hospital departments such as Biomed and Sterile Processing, the EMI Specialist manages the planning, coordination, and maintenance of surgical equipment and instruments-including complex repairs, loaner tracking, and special surgical requests. With deep knowledge of aseptic technique, case planning, and supply chain logistics, they are trusted resources for staff education, vendor management, and problem-solving. This is a role for someone who thrives on precision, organization, and teamwork. At Salem Health, EMI Specialists are empowered to actively shape process improvements, contribute to product evaluations, and drive cost-effective solutions that enhance patient care. If you're a detail-oriented professional with surgical services experience who values collaboration, innovation, and a culture of excellence, you'll find purpose and pride working as an EMI Specialist here.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 positionsFull comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plansBasic and voluntary life insuranceShort and long-term disabilityLive Well Wellness ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday payOnsite fitness center with 24/7 badge accessEducation assistance programPublic service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/Food and drink discounts in the cafeteriaImpressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and othersBackground/Expertise:High School Diploma or Equivalent requiredBasic Life Support certification required within 90 days of hireMinimum of one (1) year 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 requiredMinimum of one (1) year experience in ordering, stocking, and management of supplies requiredAbility to work within the sterile OR area (don scrub attire, glove, maintain sterile presence)Training as a surgical scrub technician is highly recommendedBasic computer (Excel, Word, Office) knowledge is required; experience with OR Information Systems and Materials Management Systems is highly desirableSalem 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 | |