Perioperative Implant/Tissue Specialist

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

 

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Job Summary

Summary: Responsible for coordinating inventory, implant, tissue, instrumentation, and specialty product activities supporting surgical and procedural services across assigned clinical areas. Serves as a liaison between clinical teams, vendors, sterile processing, and supply chain partners to support product availability, inventory accuracy, procedural readiness, and continuity of patient care.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions:
Coordinates implant, tissue, instrumentation, and specialty product requests to support surgical and procedural case readiness.

Collaborates with clinical staff, vendors, sterile processing, and supply chain partners to support the timely delivery, availability, and replenishment of specialty products and supplies required for scheduled and emergent procedures

Initiates and tracks requisitions for implants, tissues, instrumentation, specialty products, and procedural supplies to support inventory availability and procedural readiness.

Maintains assigned inventory locations, including organization, product rotation, labeling, storage integrity, and inventory accuracy.

Monitors inventory levels, par levels, product utilization, and inventory accuracy; initiates replenishment activities and escalates supply concerns to minimize shortages, excess inventory, and waste.

Investigates and resolves product, inventory, and supply availability issues impacting scheduled and emergent procedural cases, escalating concerns as appropriate.

Coordinates communication related to back orders, substitutions, delayed deliveries, and supply continuity issues impacting surgical and procedural services across assigned clinical areas.

Supports inventory tracking, documentation, and reconciliation activities, including the use of inventory management systems, RFID technology, and related operating tools

Serves as a resource to clinical and operational teams regarding specialty products, inventory status, procedural readiness, and supply continuity.

Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary initiatives related to inventory optimization, workflow improvement, operational efficiency, and procedural supply support.

Performs other duties as assigned

 

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Experience: Experience in materials management, inventory control, or procurement 2-3 years required and Implant/Tissue Management Experience 2- 3 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong attention to detail, with a diligent and organized approach to tasks.

Exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills are essential.

Must be able to speak, read, write and understand medical terminology in order to follow written instructions and complete various forms and records regarding equipment processing and preparation of equipment.

Knowledge of inventory control practices, product rotation, par level management, and supply chain workflows preferred.

Ability to collaborate effectively with clinical staff, vendors, and interdisciplinary teams to support procedural operations.

 

If you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment, enjoy being at the heart of surgical operations, and take pride in keeping critical systems running smoothly — this role is for you. As an Implant & Tissue Specialist, you'll play a vital part in ensuring that life-saving implants and tissue products are accurately tracked, stocked, and delivered where they’re needed most: the Operating Room.

You’ll work closely with clinicians, vendors, and supply chain teams, becoming a trusted expert in the products and processes that directly support patient care. From coordinating with surgical teams and monitoring inventory with cutting-edge RFID technology, to helping ensure compliance with tissue handling protocols, every day will bring purpose and impact.

This role offers a chance to grow within a respected hospital system, learn specialized supply and surgical inventory processes, and contribute meaningfully to high-stakes procedures — all while developing valuable cross-functional skills in logistics, customer service, and healthcare operations.

If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and ready to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the team.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Onsite

 

45 Fruit Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$20.84 - $29.79/Hourly

 

Grade

4

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

 

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