Operating Room Liaison D

UC Health • Aurora, CO

61d • $23 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as an information and communication conduit between the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and the Operating Room (OR). Aids in smoothing out operations by problem solving behind the scenes.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Certified as a CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) or CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or CST (Certified Surgical Technologist).
• 2 years of sterile processing experiencerofessional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates surgical instrument and case needs from SPD to the Operating Room.
• Acts as a liaison between SPD and the Operating room by communicating and assisting in real time instrument/supply needs.
• Communicates any conflicts and turnovers with OR room and SPD prep and pack supervisor/lead/manager.
• Utilizes expert knowledge to insure quality control.
• Assists in managing inventory of all instrument trays and locations.
• Evaluates case equipment needs and proactively communicates plan for equipment prioritization.
• Utilizes this knowledge to recommend instrument purchasing.
• May function as a preceptor for new sterile processing technicians.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
• Wellness benefits
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
• UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees