OR/Sterile Processing Liaison

About the role

The SPD/OR Liaison manages daily clinical and administrative operations within their designated surgical specialty. They support the Operating Room (OR) team by ensuring instrument kits are ready, forecasting instrument needs, and addressing urgent instrument requests.

The role involves monitoring surgical case flow, conducting KPI audits, analyzing operational trends, and communicating priorities to ensure timely instrument availability. Additional duties include equipment processing, maintaining accurate documentation, and assisting with kit updates and counts.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily clinical and administrative operations for a surgical specialty
• Ensure instrument kits are prepared and ready for the OR team
• Forecast instrument needs and address urgent requests
• Monitor surgical case flow and conduct KPI audits
• Analyze operational trends and communicate priorities
• Process equipment and maintain accurate documentation
• Assist with kit updates and counts

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of Sterile Processing experience
• Certification as a Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Associate’s degree in sterile processing or surgical technology
• Advanced certifications in sterile processing

Skills

• Strong communication
• Attention to detail
• Operational analysis