SPD/OR LIAISON

Trinity Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. The three-hospital system includes Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, MacNeal Hospital, as well as convenient locations offering primary care, specialty care and immediate care services from more than 1,500 physicians throughout Cook, Will and DuPage counties. All three of our hospital sites are within a short commute from the city! If you are interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong! The SPD Operating Room Liaison will work to coordinate and have oversight of daily activities between the Operating Room (OR) and Sterile Processing Department (SPD) to facilitate efficient case flow. Responsible for assisting in projects and process improvement initiatives in the OR and SPD. Promotes customer service/satisfaction through training, education, and resolution of issues on instrumentation in the OR. Perform duties in accordance to TJC, AORN, AAMI guidelines and following hospital policies and procedures. Assists the operating room staff in preparing the OR suite for surgery by verifying instrument(s) and trays needed are available prior to case start times. Keeps track of case flow during the day, monitors instrument needs, and notifies SPD personnel in advance of any possible additional/emergent instrumentation needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education required.
Less than one year of previous job-related experience
At least one year of experience.
Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician
On call is required

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred.
3-5 years of previous job-related experience

Responsibilities

Coordinate and have oversight of daily activities between the Operating Room (OR) and Sterile Processing Department (SPD) to facilitate efficient case flow.
Assist in projects and process improvement initiatives in the OR and SPD.
Promote customer service/satisfaction through training, education, and resolution of issues on instrumentation in the OR.
Perform duties in accordance with TJC, AORN, AAMI guidelines and hospital policies and procedures.
Assist the operating room staff in preparing the OR suite for surgery by verifying instrument(s) and trays needed are available prior to case start times.
Keep track of case flow during the day, monitor instrument needs, and notify SPD personnel in advance of any possible additional/emergent instrumentation needs.