QA Technician - Sterile Processing

About the Role

The SPD/OR Liaison oversees daily clinical and administrative operations for specific surgical services, supporting surgical teams and ensuring efficient sterile processing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms and verify instrument kits before surgeries.
• Collaborate with OR Coordinators to forecast instrument needs and monitor case flow.
• Conduct audits of KPI data, identify operational trends, and address instrumentation issues.
• Coordinate instrument planning, communicate priorities, and resolve surgical instrumentation problems.
• Process, clean, and document instrumentation per manufacturer guidelines.
• Assist with inventory management, kit updates, and documentation, collaborating with staff and physicians.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree preferred, especially in Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology.
• Minimum three years' Sterile Processing experience; five years preferred.
• Certifications: CRCST or CSPDT required; additional certifications preferred.

Skills

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills essential for coordinating surgical instrumentation and team support.