Operating Room Liaison

Job Description

Job Summary:

• This position is the liaison between the Central Processing Department (CPD) and the Operating Room (OR) regarding supplies, equipment, and set- up.
• The role assesses the needs of surgeons and the OR staff and acts a mediator between the OR and CPD.
• The OR Liaison identifies resources needed to implement new programs/procedures pertaining to surgical instrument preparation, assembly, and maintenance.
• The liaison assures the flow of instruments to the OR are managed for timeliness and only complete trays are sent to the OR coordinators.
• The role provides oversight of daily activities between the OR and CPD to facilitate efficient case flow and promote excellent communication.
• The liaison collaborates with OR and CPD to ensure process improvement initiatives are in compliance with industry standards and Client Policies & Procedures.
• This position organizes, directs, and implements daily activities regarding surgical instrumentation ordering, presentation, maintenance, and preparation.
• The OR Liaison assists in developing, communicating, implementing, and trouble-shooting instrument issues.

Requirements:

• Must have excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Sterile Processing Technician, ideally prior experience as an ORL preferred.
• May float to other OR campuses if needed.