Operating Room Liaison (ORL) - Sterile Processing
About The Position
The OR Processing Liaison (ORL) serves as a dedicated on-site clinical and operational partner to the Operating Room (OR) and the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) teams. This role bridges clinical practice, device support, and reprocessing workflows to ensure safe, efficient surgical services and optimal asset utilization. The Specialist works directly with surgeons, nurses, technologists, SPD personnel, and leadership to support endoscopic and surgical equipment, coordinate instrument reprocessing workflows, improve turnaround times, reinforce regulatory compliance, and enhance overall procedural efficiency. This role is highly visible and embedded within daily operations, acting as a trusted liaison between clinical teams, sterile processing, and vendor support functions.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or Equivalent.
- At least 2 years of experience required as an Endoscopy Technician, Sterile Processing Technician, or Surgical Technologist.
Nice To Haves
- CRCST / CSPDT
- CER
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site support for surgical procedures, including: Equipment setup, troubleshooting, calibration, and functional checks
- Point-of-use guidance for care, handling, and transport of instruments and scopes
- Serve as a day-to-day clinical resource for physicians, nurses, and technologists regarding device use, workflow optimization, and best practices
- Assist OR and Endoscopy teams with room readiness, case flow, and equipment availability to minimize delays and cancellations
- Act as the primary liaison between OR and SPD to ensure seamless instrument and scope reprocessing workflows
- Help coordinate instrument and endoscope inventories, tray accuracy, and case-cart readiness
- Identify and escalate issues related to missing instruments, damaged equipment, or reprocessing bottlenecks
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
