Operating Room Liaison I - Travel

STERIS•Charleston, SC

11d

About The Position

STERIS is seeking an Operating Room Liaison to build relationships between sterile processing departments, operating room staff, and facility administrators. The liaison serves as a point person to help ensure surgical needs are in place and resolve issues such as missing or dirty instruments and scheduling problems. This role requires 100% domestic nationwide travel. The position monitors surgical case flow, coordinates instrument turnarounds, reviews surgical trays, analyzes operational trends, and supports the cleaning and maintenance of instrumentation to help ensure quality of care. The role requires knowledge of operating room workflow, sterile processing, medical terminology, infection control, and health and safety procedures. The pay range is $23.09–$29.88. The position is eligible for bonus participation. STERIS offers medical, vision, and dental benefits, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and career development opportunities. The position is open until filled.

Requirements

Two years of Operating Room, Sterile Processing Department, or perioperative work experience and/or training in lieu of an Associate Degree; alternatively, one year of such 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 supervisors, 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.

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.
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 ensure quality of care.