OR/Sterile Processing Liaison-1

Memorialhermann; USA; Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Memorial Hermann is seeking a Sterile Processing Liaison who will support the OR with instrument handling and sterilization workflows. This role emphasizes cross-department coordination, adherence to standards, and mentorship of new staff within a hospital setting.

The position requires experience in perioperative or sterile processing, a high school diploma or GED, and preferred Surgical Technology certification.

Qualifikationen

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Certified Registered Central Service Technician or Certified Surgical Technician preferred.

Aufgaben

• Serves as liaison between the Sterile Processing and Operating Room departments to ensure smooth instrument support.
• Coordinate decontamination, processing, sterilization and turnover of surgical instruments as needed.
• Collaborate with SP manager on plans to improve performance and meet department standards.
• Anticipate surgeries' needs and participate in daily rounds.
• Maintain inventory of instruments and ensure instrument needs for the surgical team are met.
• Act as preceptor for new SPD staff and support performance improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to Memorial Hermann policies and budgetary guidelines while delivering safe care.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Team building

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Surgical Technology program preferred

Jobbeschreibung

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

The OR/Sterile Processing Liaison reports to the Sterile Processing Manager. Under limited supervision, the Sterile Processing Liaison develops customer relationships that enable staff to acquire and maintain the service necessary to support operational and organizational goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : High school diploma or equivalent/GED required; Graduate of a Surgical Technology Program preferred.

Licenses/Certifications : Certified Registered Central Service Technician or Certified Surgical Technician, preferred.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

Minimum three (3) years of experience in perioperative, sterile processing or healthcare support required. OR Scrub Technician or prior lead/supervisory experience preferred.

In addition to extensive SPD knowledge, other skillsets preferred are as follows; strong customer service, team building, multitasking, attention to detail, organization, and with demonstrated communication skills (diplomacy and tact).

Principal Accountabilities

Serves as liaison between the Sterile Processing department and the Operating Room department to assure smooth, uninterrupted daily instrument support while role facilitates continuous communication and performance improvement as it relates to surgical instruments.

Coordinates sterile processing functions that are necessary to support the OR which includes the decontamination, processing and sterilization of surgical instruments, and processing of the turnover of instruments for immediate use and/or terminal sterilization is achieved.

Coordinates with the SP manager to execute plans and projects as necessary to assure continuous performance improvement to the job's responsibilities.

Anticipates the needs of the surgical team and participates in daily rounds.

Coordinates an inventory of instruments and assures that patient/physician needs for specialty surgical instrumentation are met.

Contributes to the internal review of department standards with a focus on accuracy and quality.

Functions as preceptor for new employees for all surgical specialties.

Participates as a member of the team; active in performance improvement and understands relationships between organizational and SPD activities.

Provides recommendations on the storage and deletion of instruments on the core storage racks.

Responds to immediate physician's needs; develops and implements permanent solution in conjunction with Service Team members and the Sterile Processing Manager/shift coordinator(s).

Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann's service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

Other duties as assigned.