Sterile Processing (CSPD)-OR Liaison, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a liaison between the operating room (OR) and Central Sterile Processing Department (CSPD), giving the OR team immediate visibility and accessibility when instrumentation concerns arise. The liaison checks case carts each morning to confirm that listed instrumentation is available, works with OR leadership and staff to solve problems, and communicates prioritized needs to CSPD throughout the day. Depending on the campus, the role may support a specific specialty or team. Must be able to float and work in CSPD as a Sterile Processing Technician when needed. This non-management position reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. It is based at Greenville Memorial Hospital in Central Sterile and works the day shift.

Requirements

Completion of job-related coursework through a Surgical Tech, Sterile Processing Tech, or Dental Assistant training program; alternatively, a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirement.
Two years of CSPD (Sterile Processing) or Operating Room experience.
Certification as either a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from HSPA or a Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician (CSPDT) from CBSPD.
Ability to float and work in CSPD as a Sterile Processing Technician as needed.

Responsibilities

Review the daily surgery schedule and check case carts to verify that trays and peel-packed instrumentation are available, prioritizing by case start time; document unavailable items and anticipated availability.
Communicate throughout the day with OR and CSPD leadership about immediate tray needs and help facilitate turnovers.
Serve as a point person for OR and CSPD personnel and physicians to resolve issues; learn OR processes and act as a resource for CSPD.
When applicable to the campus, serve as a resource for an assigned specialty, observe specialty procedures to learn instrument use, handle service-specific requests, and round with specialty-area staff.
Collaborate with assigned services to reduce tray size when possible and help create new trays; communicate tray-listing updates to the Instrument Coordinator when applicable.
Assist OR staff in returning tray inventory to the appropriate location and scanning items into the electronic tray tracking system.
Interact with vendors and sales representatives as needed to support surgical cases.
Provide daily feedback to CSPD leadership about departmental issues and operational barriers.
Help the OR team document tray errors for reporting purposes.
Work as a Sterile Processing Technician as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
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