OR & Sterile Processing Liaison — Lead OR Operations & KPIs

Boston Children's Hospital; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Health insurance

Pension / 403(b)

Tuition reimbursement

Child care subsidies

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking an SPD/OR Liaison to plan, organize, and oversee daily clinical and administrative operations for their designated surgical service. The role supports instrument readiness, forecast needs, and improve quality and cost-effectiveness of patient care and sterile processing.

The LD will participate in hospital and department programs, with duties spanning documentation, audits, and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree preferred in Sterile Processing or related field.
• Sterile Processing discipline emphasized with standard certifications.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required.
• SPD Leadership, Instrument Tech or Endoscopy certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify instrument kits are ready before surgery start times.
• Forecast instrument needs up to five days in advance with OR Coordinators.
• Monitor KPI data and conduct audits for case carts, rooms, and post-case reviews.
• Coordinate priority instruments and turnaround times with surgical teams.
• Respond promptly to instrumentation issues and ensure next-day availability.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associate's Degree preferred

Sterile Processing

CRCST

CSPDT

SPD Leadership / Instrument Tech / Endoscopy certifications preferred

Job description

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking an SPD/OR Liaison to plan, organize, and oversee daily clinical and administrative operations for their designated surgical service. The role supports instrument readiness, forecast needs, and improve quality and cost-effectiveness of patient care and sterile processing.

The LD will participate in hospital and department programs, with duties spanning documentation, audits, and cross-functional coordination.