Operating Room Liaison

How You Will Make a Difference

As an Operating Room Liaison, you’ll be responsible for building important relationships between the sterile processing department, the operating room staff, and facility administrators. You’ll be the go-to person, making sure everything is in place for every surgery and solving any problem that could arise, whether it’s a missing or dirty instrument or a scheduling mishap. 

What you’ll do as an Operating Room Liaison:

• Keep track of case flow during the day and notify the Sterile Processing Department in advance of additional needs.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of instrument turnarounds and communicate with the surgical team regarding information that may affect surgery start time
• Review the accuracy of surgical trays and resolve any discrepancies that may arise
• Perform data analysis to understand trends and identify operational issues within the Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department 
• Ensure quality of care by assisting in the cleaning and maintenance of instrumentation

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed:

Required:

• High School diploma or GED
• 1 year of experience in Sterile Processing, Surgical Technology, or Operating Room Technician role with an Associate’s Degree OR 2 years of experience Sterile Processing, Surgical Technology, or Operating Room Technician role without an Associate’s Degree.
• Certified in related field or ability to obtain certification within 12 months required.

Preferred:

• Completion of a Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist program

Other:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn software programs and/or hardware as required. Requires Smart Phone knowledge.
• Knowledge of OR workflow, procedures, medical terminology, instrumentation.
• Knowledge of infection control and health & safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor coworkers and all levels of a hospital, including the Operating Room and physicians.
• Demonstrated customer centric behavior.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, plan, and resolve issues in complex situations.
• Ability to multi-task projects including the ability to plan and organize.
• Flexible and self-motivated.
• Ability to read and understand applicable Standard Operating Procedures.

What We're Offering You in Return

Employees are what makes a company great, so we believe it’s important to take care of them just like we take care of our Customers and their patients. In addition to being a global organization and industry leader with ample room to grow your career, we also offer benefits including Medical/Vision/Dental, Paid Time Off, and a 401(k) with company match.

Our motto in the Sterile Processing Department is simple: 100% complete, 100% sterile, 100% on time. As an Operating Room Liaison, you play a crucial role in making sure we live up to that standard. If you’re looking for the chance to be a part of a team that impacts dozens of people a day, and you want to further your career with a company that offers several opportunities for career development, click the apply button below. Let’s create a healthier and safer world, together.