Operating Room Liaison I - Travel
About The Position
The Operating Room Liaison builds relationships between sterile processing staff and facility administrators and serves as a point person to ensure surgical needs are in place and problems are resolved. This is a full-time travel role requiring 100% nationwide overnight travel. The liaison monitors case flow, coordinates instrument turnarounds, communicates with surgical teams, reviews surgical trays, analyzes operational trends, and assists with cleaning and maintaining instrumentation. The position requires relevant operating room, sterile processing, or perioperative experience or training, depending on education. Candidates need knowledge of OR workflow, procedures, medical terminology, instrumentation, infection control, and health and safety policies. They must communicate effectively across hospital teams, demonstrate customer-focused and analytical behavior, and be able to identify, plan, and resolve issues. A related certification is required or must be obtained within 12 months. STERIS offers medical, vision, and dental benefits, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and bonus participation. The pay range is $23.09–$29.88; minimum pay rates will comply with applicable county or city minimums where higher. The role is open until filled.
Requirements
- Two years of O.R., SPD, or perioperative work experience and/or training in lieu of an Associate Degree; or one year of O.R., SPD, or perioperative work experience with an Associate Degree.
- Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn software programs and hardware as required.
- Knowledge of smartphones.
- Certification in a related field, or ability to obtain certification within 12 months.
- Knowledge of OR workflow, procedures, medical terminology, and instrumentation.
- Knowledge of infection control and health and safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to travel across the United States and pass the customer's background and medical standards.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a supervisor, coworkers, and all levels of a hospital, including the Operating Room and physicians.
- Demonstrated customer-centric behavior and proficient analytical skills.
- Ability to identify, plan, and resolve issues in complex situations.
- Ability to multitask projects and plan and organize.
- Flexible and self-motivated.
- Ability to read and understand applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist program.
Responsibilities
- Track case flow during the day and notify the Sterile Processing Department in advance of additional needs.
- Assist with planning and coordinating instrument turnarounds and communicate with the surgical team about information that may affect surgery start times.
- Review surgical tray accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
- Analyze data to identify trends and operational issues within the Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department.
- Assist with cleaning and maintaining instrumentation to ensure quality of care.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with company match
- Bonus participation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
