Operating Room Liaison I

STERIS Corporation•Concord, NC

11d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Liaison serves as a point person connecting sterile processing staff with facility administrators and the surgical team. The role helps ensure instruments and other needs are in place for each surgery, supports effective communication, and resolves issues that could affect surgical operations. This position is located at Atrium Pineville and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of Operating Room, Sterile Processing Department, or perioperative work experience.
Must have or obtain SPD certification through CBSPD or HSPA within 12 months of hire and maintain certification according to its renewal schedule.
Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, ability to learn software programs and hardware as required, and knowledge of smartphones.
Knowledge of Operating Room workflow, procedures, medical terminology, and instrumentation.
Knowledge of infection control and health and safety policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor, coworkers, and all levels of a hospital, including Operating Room staff and physicians.
Demonstrated customer-centric behavior and proficient analytical skills.
Ability to identify, plan, and resolve issues in complex situations.
Ability to multitask, plan, and organize projects.
Flexible and self-motivated.
Ability to read and understand applicable Standard Operating Procedures.

Responsibilities

Track case flow throughout the day and notify the Sterile Processing Department in advance of additional needs.
Assist with planning and coordinating instrument turnarounds.
Communicate with the surgical team about information that may affect surgery start times.
Review surgical tray accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
Analyze data to understand trends and identify operational issues within the Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department.
Assist with cleaning and maintaining instrumentation to support quality of care.