Sterile Processing, OR Liaison

Full Time Weekdays Day Shift

Pay Range

SHIFT:

Full Time Weekdays Day Shift

LOCATION:

High Point Medical Center

JOB SUMMARY:

Customer focused highly skilled surgical technologist or experienced OR Instrument Tech who demonstrates clinical expertise.

Responsible for coordination and oversight of daily activities between the OR and Sterile Processing Department (SPD) to facilitate efficient case flow.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED equivalent with four years of significant hospital work experience in Sterile Processing and/or scrub tech work experience in the Operating Room required.

Associates degree in a related field with two years of significant hospital work experience in Sterile Processing and/or scrub tech work experience in the Operating Room or graduation from an accredited School of Surgical Technology and credentialed as a Certified Surgical Technologist by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting preferred.

LICENSURE CERTIFICATION and/or REGISTRATION:

Certification from an accredited certifying agency in sterile processing required or must obtained within 12 months of hire.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Manages flow of materials between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department; organizes directs and implements daily activities regarding surgical instrumentation ordering presentation maintenance and preparation.

2. Reviews the surgery schedule and ensures together with the Production Supervisor that all surgical procedures have an accurate case cart. Works closely with OR coordinators to ensure that procedure cards remain accurate.

3. Assesses case flow during the day monitors instrument needs and notifies Sterile Processing Department personnel in advance of any possible additional/emergent instrumentation needs.

4. Plans and coordinates all instrument turnarounds. Assists in developing communicating implementing and trouble-shooting instrument issues that may affect or delay surgery start time.

5. Acts as a liaison between the OR and the Sterile Processing Department; interfaces with the OR Coordinators OR staff and management and SPD staff and management.

6. Coordinates the development and implementation of standards of performance with team input regarding surgical instrumentation.

7. Collaborates with OR Coordinators OR managers staff educators Sterile Processing Department and Sterile Processing Department managers to develop a training and development plan for surgical instrumentation.

8. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the application/use of instrumentation.

9. Performs duties in accordance with hospital JCAHO AORN and other appropriate policies and procedures.

10. Verifies that required instrumentation has been sterilized and is available for next-day call or weekend cases.

11. Performs without supervision all the functions of the Instrument Technician and serves as a resource on any of these functions when needed. 12. Performs other duties as assigned by the Sterile Processing Department manager.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent oral communication skills Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of a hospital including the Operating Room and physicians Knowledge of OR workflow procedures instrumentation and supplies Knowledge of case cart management Knowledge of infection control and health & safety policies and procedures Proficient analytical skills Demonstrates ability to identify plan and resolve issues in complex situations Ability to multi-task projects Superior planning and organization skills Ability to make decisions with imperfect information present Bias toward action and decisiveness Flexible and self-motivated Ability to read and understand applicable Standard Operating Procedures

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure to hazards associated with bodily fluids and tissue Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases Exposure to chemical agents used in cleaning Exposure to hazards of steam and heat may be subject to burns Loud stressful environment due to equipment and high demands Subject to varying and unpredictable situations Subject to many interruptions

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program