OR/SPD Liaison

Responsibilities

Organizes, directs, and implements daily activities regarding surgical instrumentation ordering, presentation, maintenance, and preparation; Assists in developing, communicating, implementing, and trouble-shooting instrument issues; Coordinates and monitors Quality Management activities for the OR and SPD for surgical instrumentation by communicating and personally striving to attain universal and special performance standards; Acts as a liaison between the OR and the Sterile Processing Departments; Acts as a mediator between OR and SPD; Coordinates the development and implementation of standards of performance with team input regarding surgical instrumentation; Provides input to SPD managers, Charge RNs, OR managers, and SPD coordinators regarding any instrumentation issues; Assesses the needs of the charge RNs, surgeons, and SPD coordinators and managers in relation to surgical instrumentation; Reviews daily schedule with SPD and ensures all case carts, trays, instruments, and supplies are appropriate, available and complete; Collaborates with charge RNs, OR managers, staff educators, SPD resource coordinators, and SPD managers to develop a training and development plan for surgical instrumentation; Develops, conducts, and participates in formal in service programs within the OR and SPD departments; Develops and implements written individualized training programs for staff within the surgical instrumentation arena; Assists members of staff with the development and presentation of in services; Organizes and implements unit in-services pertaining to new procedures, instruments, and policies for surgical instrumentation; Participates in the orientation of new staff and students; Facilitates obtaining any additional items required for start of surgery; Facilitates delivery and return of items to proper location throughout the day; Facilitates the return of contaminated case carts to SPD for processing; Facilitates the return and notification of broken and dull instruments to the appropriate parties; Facilitates the appropriate instruments and supplies are available as determined by the individual surgeon preference card; Facilitates obtaining all necessary supplies and equipment required to perform a surgical procedure; Identifies, discusses with manager the problem/improvement opportunities that will be focused on for the year; Presents problem/improvement opportunities with an action plan; Assists in revision of policy and/or procedures; Monitors quality assurance indicators and reports findings at staff meetings and/or huddle ups; Assists in precepting and/or training of new technicians; Active participant in team building and willing to assist with creating and implementing new practices in SPD

Requirements

Experience with and knowledge of surgical instruments; Minimum of 3 years experience in an OR; Current operating room technologist (ORT) or certified surgical technologist (CST); Strong analytical skills; Proven leadership skills; Good organizational skills; Basic computer knowledge; Effective communication and presentation skills; Ability to work flexible hours according to customer needs; Ability to prioritize independently and respond to multiple simultaneous requests; Ability to communicate with patients/families; Ability to travel locally; Ability to work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations; Ability to lift and/or move surgical instrument trays

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance