Sterile Processing Liasion

Carle Health•Urbana, IL

6d•$18 - $30

About The Position

The SPD Liaison serves as a key connection between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department (SPD). The role supports safe and efficient patient care by ensuring instrument availability, compliance with perioperative workflows, inventory oversight, and timely communication. The liaison coordinates with OR services, SPD, vendors, inventory specialists, perioperative instrument coordinators, and perioperative leaders to address instrument, supply, and workflow concerns.

Requirements

Hold one of the following certifications: Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician (CSPDT) from CBSPD; Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from HSPA; or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from NBSTSA.
At least 1 year of experience in sterile processing or surgical technology.

Responsibilities

Assist OR services with resolving problems related to instrument assembly and processing.
Potentially work with sales representatives to decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize loaner trays in accordance with AAMI and Infection Control guidelines.
Monitor vendor compliance with hospital policies and procedures, including tray exchange and storage room practices.
Potentially work with Perioperative Instrument Coordinators to replace and repair instruments as needed.
Work with the Inventory Specialist to resolve supply issues.
Conduct daily rounds with operating rooms to assess instrument and supply needs.
Monitor tray availability and coordinate with SPD to address shortages or prioritize processing.
Assist with tray exchanges and tray management.
Verify instruments and trays are scanned to the requested operating room and/or storage location.
Help maintain organization and inventory accountability for stored instrumentation.
Support cleaning of bed attachments in the decontamination area.
Perform and document daily sterilizer testing.
Monitor expiration dates of sterile supplies and instrumentation.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to instrument tracking, storage, and workflow optimization.
Audit compliance with Speed Sprayer requirements for instrument processing.
Support adherence to instrument tracking and sterilization standards.
Promote accurate documentation of instrument-related issues.
Assist with peel pack management and breast sizer availability.
Monitor clean and dirty elevator workflows to support efficient instrument and supply transport.
Maintain organization of the OR storage room and related supply areas.
Serve as the primary liaison between SPD and the Operating Room.
Communicate equipment, tray, and workflow concerns to peri-operative leaders.
Check in with leadership and Charge RNs before the end of each shift to report completed work, outstanding issues, and tasks requiring follow-up.