Sterile Processing Orchestrator & SPD-OR Liaison

Thisiscny; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thisiscny is seeking a Sterile Processing Facilitator to act as a key liaison between the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and the Operating Room (OR). You will coordinate instrument needs, room turnovers, and sterilization for specialty service surgical sets, reporting to the Sterile Processing Manager.

Requirements include an Associate's degree and 3 years in sterilizing reusable surgical instrumentation, current central service certification (CRCST/CSPDT or equivalent), and progressive

Qualifications

• Associate's degree and three years of experience in sterilizing reusable surgical instrumentation and surgical sets required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Progressive leadership experience required.
• Current certification through a nationally accredited central service technician credentialing organization required, such as CRCST or CSPDT, or substantially equivalent credential.
• Evidence of employment as a Central Service Technician in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of at least one year between Jan 1, 2011 and Jan 1, 2015.
• Must successfully obtain the required certification within eighteen (18) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate plug-in instrument needs between the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and the Operating Room (OR).
• Coordinate room turnovers and sterilization of surgical instrumentation for assigned specialty service surgical sets.
• Identify, report, and help resolve instrument and equipment issues; work with SPD and OR leadership to meet upcoming procedures.
• Maintain a positive, patient-focused environment and effectively de-escalate conflicts across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Thisiscny is seeking a Sterile Processing Facilitator to act as a key liaison between the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) and the Operating Room (OR). You will coordinate instrument needs, room turnovers, and sterilization for specialty service surgical sets, reporting to the Sterile Processing Manager.

Requirements include an Associate's degree and 3 years in sterilizing reusable surgical instrumentation, current central service certification (CRCST/CSPDT or equivalent), and progressive