OR/SPD Liaison

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Street (MD); On-site; USD 81,967,000 - 122,813,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an experienced OR Technologist to organize and manage surgical instrumentation for the operating room and sterile processing departments. You will coordinate instrument maintenance, train staff, and collaborate with OR and SPD leadership to ensure readiness for procedures.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in an OR and hold ORT or CST certification, with strong analytical and leadership abilities to drive quality and efficiency in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with and knowledge of surgical instruments.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in an OR.
• Current operating room technologist (ORT) or certified surgical technologist (CST).

Responsibilities

• Organizes daily activities for surgical instrumentation ordering, presentation, maintenance, and preparation.
• Assists in developing and troubleshooting instrument issues.
• Coordinates Quality Management activities for OR and SPD.
• Acts as liaison between OR and SPD; coordinates policy alignment.
• Develops and implements staff training for surgical instrumentation.
• Provides input to OR/ SPD leadership on instrumentation issues.
• Ensures case carts, trays, instruments, and supplies are ready for procedures.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Proven leadership skills

Good organizational skills

Basic computer knowledge

Effective communication and presentati

Education

ORT or CST certification

Job description

Department

37703 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Surgery Room Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday through Friday- 8 hours Pay Range $28.55 - $42.85

Major Responsibilities

• Organizes, directs, and implements daily activities regarding surgical instrumentation ordering, presentation, maintenance, and preparation.
• Assists in developing, communicating, implementing, and trouble-shooting instrument issues.
• Coordinates and monitors Quality Management activities for the OR and SPD for surgical instrumentation by communicating and personally striving to attain universal and special performance standards.
• Acts as a liaison between the OR and the Sterile Processing Departments. Acts as a mediator between OR and SPD.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of standards of performance with team input regarding surgical instrumentation.
• Provides input to SPD managers, Charge RN’s, OR managers, and SPD coordinators regarding any instrumentation issues.
• Assesses the needs of the charge RN’s, surgeons, and SPD coordinators and managers in relation to surgical instrumentation 7)Reviews daily schedule with SPD and ensures all case carts, trays, instruments, and supplies are appropriate, available and complete. Collaborates with charge RN’s, OR managers, staff educators, SPD resource coordinators, and SPD managers to develop a training and development plan for surgical instrumentation.
• Develops, conducts, and participates in formal in service programs within the OR and SPD departments.
• Develops and implements written individualized training programs for staff within the surgical instrumentation arena.
• Assists members of staff with the development and presentation of in services.
• Organizes and implements unit in-services pertaining to new procedures, instruments, and policies for surgical instrumentation.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff and students. Provides input to OR Charge RN, OR manager, and SPD coordinators regarding any instrumentation issues. Collaborates with the SPD coordinators, OR staff and management, the SPD staff and management to ensure all needs for surgical instrumentation are addressed. Assesses the resource needs for surgical instrumentation and informs OR and SPD management.
• Facilitates: In obtaining any additional items required for start of surgery. Delivery and return of items to proper location throughout the day. The return of contaminated case carts to SPD for processing. The return and notification of broken and dull instruments to the appropriate parties. The appropriate instruments and supplies are available as determined by the individual surgeon preference card. In obtaining all necessary supplies and equipment required to perform a surgical procedure.
• Implementation of Quality Improvement Ideas to Enhance Operation and Team Function 1)Identifies, discusses with manager the problem/improvement opportunities that will be focused on for the year. 2)Presents problem/improvement opportunities with an action plan. 3)Assists in revision of policy and/or procedures. 4)Monitors quality assurance indicators and reports findings to at staff meetings and or huddle ups. 5)Assists in precepting and/or training of new technicians. 6)Be an active participant in team building and willing to assist with creating and implementing new practices in SPD.

Education/Experience Required

• Experience with and knowledge of surgical instruments
• Minimum of 3 years experience in an OR
• Current operating room technologist (ORT) or certified surgical technologist (CST).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Strong analytical skills.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Good organizational skills
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.

OR Tech Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to work flexible hours according to customer needs.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials and life-threatening diseases.
• Ability to prioritize independently and respond to multiple simultaneous requests.
• Ability to communicate with patients/families.
• Ability to travel locally.Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations.
• Ability to lift/and or move surgical instrument trays.

Our Commitment to You

• 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 teammate's 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, and Short- 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

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care