OR / Central Sterilizing Liaison CDH Sterile Processing Full-time

OR / Central Sterilizing Liaison CDH Sterile Processing Full-time

Shift : 11 : 00am - 7 : 30pm.

The OR / CS Liaison reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities :

• Organizes, directs, and implements daily activities regarding surgical instrumentation ordering, presentation, maintenance, and preparation.
• Acts as a liaison between the OR and the Central Sterile Departments. Assists in developing, communicating, implementing, and trouble-shooting instrument issues.
• Coordinates and monitors Quality Management activities for the OR and CS for surgical instrumentation.
• Collaborates with CS staff and management as well as the Operating Room staff and management to develop a training and development plan for surgical instrumentation.
• Develops, conducts, and participates in formal in service programs within the OR and CS departments. Conducts and documents quality control audits of surgical instrumentation.
• Reviews daily schedule with OR and CS staff to ensure all case carts, trays, instruments, and supplies are appropriate, available and complete.
• Facilitates in obtaining any additional items required for start of surgery.
• Facilitates delivery and return of items to proper location throughout the day.
• Facilitates the return of contaminated case carts to CS for processing. Support Nurses in the room by being the communication link between them and CS.
• Facilitate the return and notification of broken and dull instruments.
• Assist with breaks, lunches and / or staffing when requested by CS leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required :

Preferred :

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.