OR Sterile Processing Liaison — Instrument Care Partner

Memorial Hermann Health System; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking an OR/Sterile Processing Liaison to support the Operating Room with exemplary instrument handling and collaboration with Sterile Processing. This role emphasizes meticulous care, strong customer service, and cross-team communication.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, surgical technology training, and at least 3 years in perioperative or SPD settings. Leadership experience is a plus; CRST or CST certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Surgical Technology Program preferred.
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician or Certified Surgical Technician preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in perioperative, sterile processing or healthcare support.
• SP/SPD knowledge with leadership experience preferred; strong customer service, teamwork, multitasking, attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison between Sterile Processing and Operating Room to assure smooth instrument support and continuous communication.
• Coordinates sterile processing functions including decontamination, processing and sterilization of surgical instruments; manage turnover for use or terminal sterilization.
• Coordinates with SP manager to execute plans and projects for continuous performance improvement.
• Anticipates needs of the surgical team and participates in daily rounds.
• Coordinates instrument inventory and ensures patient/physician instrument needs are met.
• Contributes to department standards and serves as preceptor for new employees.
• Participates in performance improvement and maintains relationships between organizational and SPD activities.
• Provides recommendations on storage and deletion of instruments on core storage racks.
• Responds to physician needs; develops permanent solutions with Service Team members and SPD leadership.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures and standards within budgetary constraints.
• Promotes professional growth and development; mentors staff and supports department goals.
• Demonstrates commitment to compassionate and personalized experiences for every community member.

Skills

Customer service

Team building

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Surgical Technology Program

Job description

The Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking an OR/Sterile Processing Liaison to support the Operating Room with exemplary instrument handling and collaboration with Sterile Processing. This role emphasizes meticulous care, strong customer service, and cross-team communication.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, surgical technology training, and at least 3 years in perioperative or SPD settings. Leadership experience is a plus; CRST or CST certification preferred.