OR Liaison - Sterile Processing

Title:SPD OR Liaison

Location:Long Beach, CA - Long Beach Memorial Medical Center

Department:Sterile Processing

Status:Full Time

Shift:0500 to 1300 (8hrs.,)

Pay Range:$29.20 to $42.33

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Purpose Statement / Position Summary:

The OR Liaison supports safe and efficient surgical operations by serving as the primary communication link between the Operating Room and the Sterile Processing Department. This role ensures the timely availability, accuracy, and completeness of surgical instruments, equipment, and case carts by coordinating real-time needs, resolving instrumentation issues, and facilitating workflow between clinical teams and SPD. The OR Liaison adheres to departmental policies, manufacturer Instructions for Use (IFUs), and regulatory and accreditation standards while promoting effective collaboration and continuous improvement in perioperative services.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job:

1. Serves as the primary communication link between the Operating Room (OR) and the Sterile Processing Department (SPD), ensuring timely coordination of instrument, equipment, and supply needs before, during, and after surgical procedures.

2. Monitors OR schedules, case progress, and addon or emergent procedures to anticipate and communicate instrumentation requirements to SPD.

3. Responds promptly to intraoperative requests for additional or replacement instruments, equipment, or supplies, ensuring rapid resolution of issues that may impact patient care or surgical workflow.

4. Reviews case carts, instrument sets, and specialty trays for accuracy, completeness, and readiness prior to delivery to the OR.

5. Identifies and communicates missing, damaged, or incomplete instrumentation to SPD leadership and assists in locating or coordinating alternatives when necessary.

6. Collaborate with OR staff, surgeons, anesthesia teams, and SPD personnel to support efficient case turnover and minimize delays related to instrumentation or equipment availability.

7. Utilizes the instrument tracking system to verify tray status, document issues, and support traceability and workflow visibility between departments.

8. Assists in prioritizing instrument reprocessing based on surgical schedules, emergent needs, and realtime OR demands.

9. Supports quality assurance efforts by reporting instrument defects, set configuration issues, and workflow concerns to SPD leadership for followup and corrective action.

10. Maintains a professional, serviceoriented presence in the OR environment, promoting effective communication, teamwork, and customer service.

11. Follows all organizational policies, procedures, and safety standards, including infection prevention, confidentiality, and professional conduct requirements.

12. Demonstrates reliable attendance and punctuality in accordance with organizational expectations.

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more...Check out ourMemorialCare Benefitsfor more information about our Benefits and Rewards.