Sterile Processing- OR Liaison

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

32d

About The Position

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Requirements

• High School Diploma and
• Certificate from approved Surgical Technologist Program
• 3 years Three (3) to Five (5) years or greater experience as Central Sterile Technician or Scrub Tech
• (CSPDT) CERTIFIED STERILE PROC TE CBSPD or IAHCSMM certification required for Sterile Processing Tech Certification from approved Surgical Technology program Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the oversight of daily activities between the OR and sterile processing department to facilitate efficient case flow.
• Promote collaboration between the OR and sterile processing by providing customer service/satisfaction through training, education and resolutions of staff and physician issues.
• Reviews the daily surgery schedule and communicates with the SPD department of additional instrument needs throughout the day and ensures these items are available.
• Records tray errors, case cart audits, tray audits and presents copy to SPD manager.
• Reports all issues to the SPD manager or supervisor.
• Develops working relationship with OR clinical leads and surgeons.
• Transports Sterilized instrumentation to the O.R. as needed.
• Support hospital preference card coordinators through regular reporting of related issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees