OR Liaison, Winston Salem

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Winston-Salem is seeking an experienced surgical technologist or OR instrument tech to support coordination between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department. This role ensures efficient case flow, manages instrumentation, and assists with turnarounds and scheduling.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED with hospital Sterile Processing experience, or a Surgical Technology program graduate with CST certification, and strong communication skills in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with four years of hospital Sterile Processing or OR scrub tech experience.
• Associate's degree with two years hospital Sterile Processing/ scrub tech experience or graduation from a School of Surgical Technology preferred and CST credential.
• Certification from an accredited agency in sterile processing required or to be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manages flow between OR and Sterile Processing; orders, presents, maintains, and prepares surgical instrumentation.
• Reviews surgery schedule and ensures accurate case carts with OR coordinators.
• Assesses case flow, monitors instrument needs, and alerts SPD of additional needs.
• Plans instrument turnarounds and troubleshoots instrument issues to avoid delays.
• Acts as liaison between OR and SPD; coordinates with OR staff and SPD management.
• Develops training plans for instrumentation with OR team and SPD leadership.
• Demonstrates proper use of instrumentation and adheres to policies and procedures.
• Verifies instrumentation sterilization for next-day, call, or weekend cases.

Skills

Oral communication

Communication with OR physicians

Infection control

Multi-tasking

Planning and organization

Issue resolution

Flexibility

SOP reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Surgical Technology program graduate

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Tools

Sterile processing tools

Job description

Job Summary

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

Shift

Full Time 2nd Shift, 2p-1030p

LOCATION

Winston Salem

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. Associate's 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

• 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.
• 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.
• Assesses case flow during the day, monitors instrument needs, and notifies Sterile Processing Department personnel in advance of any possible additional/emergent instrumentation needs.
• Plans and coordinates all instrument turnarounds. Assists in developing, communicating, implementing, and trouble-shooting instrument issues that may affect or delay surgery start time.
• 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.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of standards of performance with team input regarding surgical instrumentation.
• 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.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the application/use of instrumentation.
• Performs duties in accordance with hospital, JCAHO, AORN, and other appropriate policies and procedures.
• Verifies that required instrumentation has been sterilized and is available for next-day, call or weekend cases.
• 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