Sterile Processing and OR Liaison

Mission Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

Telemedicine services

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC seeks an experienced OR/SPD Coordinator to oversee instrument readiness and contribute to process improvements. You will support projects, ensure efficient case flow, and promote excellent customer service in the OR and Sterile Processing Department.

Responsibilities include guiding new hire orientation, maintaining compliance with policies, and enabling cross-team collaboration to uphold quality standards across OR/SPD operations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; SPD certification preferred within 12 months of hire (CBSPD or HSPA).
• 4+ years of OR/SPD or perioperative work experience; 6+ years preferred.
• Proficiency in data entry and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee instrument readiness in the Operating Room and SPD.
• Support project work and process-improvement initiatives per contractual obligations.
• Promote customer service and resolve OR/SPD issues to ensure efficient case flow.
• Oversee new hire orientation and training; assist in oversight of related projects.

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Introduction

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Benefits

Mission Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.


• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.


• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing


• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock


• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.


• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more


• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts


• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships


• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)


• Colleague recognition program


• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)


• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Role Summary: Coordination and oversight of instrument readiness in the Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department (SPD) to facilitate efficient case flow. Responsible for overseeing and/or assisting in projects and process improvement initiatives in compliance with contractual obligations. Promotes Customer service/satisfaction through resolution of OR/SPD issues within the facility. Perform duties in accordance with hospital, TJC, AORN, AAMI, and other appropriate policies and procedures. Provides oversight to projects and assists in new hire orientation and training. Uses developed skills and practical knowledge to perform scheduled and unscheduled tasks independently.

What qualifications you will need:

• Preferred Education: Associate Degree


• Certifications: Must have, or obtain, SPD certification through CBSPD or HSPA within 12 months of hire. Certification must be maintained per renewal schedule.


• Required Experience: 4+ of O.R., SPD, or Perioperative work experience


• Preferred Experience: 6+ of O.R., SPD, or Perioperative work experience. Computer skills including proficiency in data entry, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Certified Instructor for TNCC

Mission Hospital, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region. Mission Hospital is licensed for 853 beds and is the region's only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children's hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital is also a Magnet designated hospital for nursing excellence.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

\"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.\"- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.