Sterile Processor / OR Liaison

• Organizes, directs, and implements daily activities regarding surgical instrumentation ordering, presentation, maintenance, and preparation.
• Collaborates with Team Leads, OR managers, staff educators, SPD resource coordinators, and SPD managers to develop a training and development plan for surgical instrumentation.
• Provides input to OR Team Leads, OR manager, and SPD coordinators regarding any instrumentation issues. Collaborates with the SPD coordinators, OR staff and management, the SPD staff and management to ensure all needs for surgical instrumentation are addressed. Assesses the resource needs for surgical instrumentation and informs OR and SPD management.
• Facilitates in obtaining any additional items required for start of surgery, delivery and return of items to proper location throughout the day, the return of contaminated case carts to SPD for processing, the return and notification of broken and dull instruments to the appropriate parties, The appropriate instruments and supplies are available as determined by the individual surgeon preference card.
• Acts as a liaison between the OR and the Sterile Processing Departments. Acts as a mediator between OR and SPD.
• Reviews daily schedule with SPD and ensures all case carts, trays and instruments are appropriate, available and complete.
• This position will assist in providing quality patient care in a manner which is patient focused technically appropriate and cost effective.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 3 years of experience in operating room with experience and knowledge of surgical instruments.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Strong analytical skills.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Intermediate PC skills, specifically with Word.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours according to customer needs.
• Ability to prioritize independently and respond to multiple simultaneous requests.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations.
• Requires flexibility to adapt to a continually changing environment and the ability to make critical decisions impacting patient care outcomes.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.