Sterile Processing & OR Liaison

Department:

37719 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Sterile Processing Services

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday from 2pm - 1030pm no weekends or Holidays. This position may require some training during first shift.

Pay Range

$28.05 - $42.10

Major Responsibilities:

• Organizes, directs, and implements daily activities regarding surgical instrumentation ordering, presentation, maintenance, and preparation.
• Collaborates with Team Leads, OR managers, staff educators, SPD resource coordinators, and SPD managers to develop a training and development plan for surgical instrumentation.
• Provides input to OR Team Leads, OR manager, and SPD coordinators regarding any instrumentation issues. Collaborates with the SPD coordinators, OR staff and management, the SPD staff and management to ensure all needs for surgical instrumentation are addressed. Assesses the resource needs for surgical instrumentation and informs OR and SPD management.
• Facilitates in obtaining any additional items required for start of surgery, delivery and return of items to proper location throughout the day, the return of contaminated case carts to SPD for processing, the return and notification of broken and dull instruments to the appropriate parties, The appropriate instruments and supplies are available as determined by the individual surgeon preference card.
• Acts as a liaison between the OR and the Sterile Processing Departments. Acts as a mediator between OR and SPD.
• Reviews daily schedule with SPD and ensures all case carts, trays and instruments are appropriate, available and complete.
• This position will assist in providing quality patient care in a manner which is patient focused technically appropriate and cost effective.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Surgical Technology.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 3 years of experience in operating room with experience and knowledge of surgical instruments.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Strong analytical skills.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Intermediate PC skills, specifically with Word.
• Strong 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 work under stressful conditions and in difficult situations.
• Requires flexibility to adapt to a continually changing environment and the ability to make critical decisions impacting patient care outcomes.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• 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

Benefits and more

• 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

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