Brown University Health
Sterile Processing Department Liaison Coordinator
Brown University Health, Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912
Summary
Reporting to the Supervisor of Sterile Processing Operations, oversees dayshift reprocessing staff duties related to decontamination, cleaning, sterilization, assembly and preparation of instruments and trays for use in the hospital’s operating rooms. Schedules staff, conducts orientation and training activities, assigns work and evaluates performance. Establishes and updates priorities to meet anticipated and emergent needs in accordance with supervisor’s direction. Performs all duties related to operating room sterile processing staff as required to meet customer needs or workload requirements.
Responsibilities
Ensures continuity and quality of service by providing support to SPD/OR in cooperation with OR Leads and SPD supervisors through proper coordination of the case cart system, proper scheduling, and constant communication between the two departments.
Daily communication with OR management and SPD leadership on instrument needs, turn‑overs, and frictions. Meets with and works with Operating Room staff and surgeons as required.
Ensures accuracy and completeness of all administrative documents and functions related to the position, including preference cards, pick sheets and other forms related to case cart system.
Conducts instrument‑processing satisfaction surveys and audits as needed.
Keeps track of case‑flow during the shift and notifies the Sterile Processing Supervisor of Operations in advance of additional needs and follows up in a timely manner for completeness.
All requests/needs from the OR are funneled through Coordinator to Supervisor and vice versa to keep track of instrument flow and needs throughout the shift.
Assigns staff assignments as needed in collaboration with the SPD supervisors.
Assists with planning and coordination of instrument turnarounds and communicates with the surgical team regarding information that may affect surgery start time.
Reviews the accuracy of surgical trays and resolves any discrepancies that may arise.
Performs data analysis to understand trends and identify operational issues within the Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department.
Assists the Instrument Management Supervisor in the routing of instrumentation for routine sharpening by obtaining and completing required forms for approval, documents and sends broken instrumentation out for repair, completes documentation as required for inventory/equipment requests, instrument sets, etc., and orders and procures loaner instrumentation.
Shares knowledge with co‑workers through open communication at huddles and in‑services for continuous upgrading of skills.
Acts as preceptor as needed to ensure proper training of all new SPD technicians especially in the core area and anything concerning case cart systems.
Ensures proper operational processes are followed by all members of the APD, OR and vendor team in conjunction with the Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI, AORN standards, facilities policies and procedures.
Coverers for absent supervisor.
Performs SPD tech duties as needed.
Performs other duties as needed.
Qualifications
Certified in related field with two or more years’ experience and ability to obtain certification within 12 months.
Knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology.
Knowledge of a variety of OR procedures’ surgical instruments.
Knowledge of OR workflow, procedures, medical terminology and instrumentation.
Knowledge of infection control and health & safety policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor, coworkers and all levels of leadership including the operating room and physicians.
Demonstrated customer‑centric behavior and proficient analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to identify, plan and resolve issues in complex situations.
Ability to multitask projects including planning and organization.
Flexible and self‑motivated.
High school level of knowledge, including ability to operate personal computer.
Additional formal coursework in sterilization techniques with certification as central service technician (CRCST) within a year of acquiring position.
Two or more years of related experience in a similarly complex surgical services environment, demonstrating thorough knowledge of effective sterilizing techniques and experience processing a variety of surgical instruments used in services such as cardiovascular, neurosurgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, pediatrics, genitourinary and plastic surgery.
Demonstrated effective organizational, communication and leadership skills.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements Works in reprocessing area with exposure to detergents and cleaning agents, cuts, punctures and burns when decontaminating, cleaning, wrapping and sterilizing equipment and instruments. Hazards are minimized by following established safety procedures and precautions. Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift and carry moderately heavy surgical trays and push carts into sterilization unit.
Supervisory Responsibility Leadership responsibilities, including training, work assignment and performance evaluation of up to 10 FTEs.
Pay Range $20.55‑$33.93
EEO Statement Brown University Health
is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Location 593 Eddy Street – Bridge, Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Work Type Full‑time, Monday‑Friday 2:00 pm‑10:30 pm, Evening shift, 8 hours daily. Driving not required.
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Responsibilities
Ensures continuity and quality of service by providing support to SPD/OR in cooperation with OR Leads and SPD supervisors through proper coordination of the case cart system, proper scheduling, and constant communication between the two departments.
Daily communication with OR management and SPD leadership on instrument needs, turn‑overs, and frictions. Meets with and works with Operating Room staff and surgeons as required.
Ensures accuracy and completeness of all administrative documents and functions related to the position, including preference cards, pick sheets and other forms related to case cart system.
Conducts instrument‑processing satisfaction surveys and audits as needed.
Keeps track of case‑flow during the shift and notifies the Sterile Processing Supervisor of Operations in advance of additional needs and follows up in a timely manner for completeness.
All requests/needs from the OR are funneled through Coordinator to Supervisor and vice versa to keep track of instrument flow and needs throughout the shift.
Assigns staff assignments as needed in collaboration with the SPD supervisors.
Assists with planning and coordination of instrument turnarounds and communicates with the surgical team regarding information that may affect surgery start time.
Reviews the accuracy of surgical trays and resolves any discrepancies that may arise.
Performs data analysis to understand trends and identify operational issues within the Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department.
Assists the Instrument Management Supervisor in the routing of instrumentation for routine sharpening by obtaining and completing required forms for approval, documents and sends broken instrumentation out for repair, completes documentation as required for inventory/equipment requests, instrument sets, etc., and orders and procures loaner instrumentation.
Shares knowledge with co‑workers through open communication at huddles and in‑services for continuous upgrading of skills.
Acts as preceptor as needed to ensure proper training of all new SPD technicians especially in the core area and anything concerning case cart systems.
Ensures proper operational processes are followed by all members of the APD, OR and vendor team in conjunction with the Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI, AORN standards, facilities policies and procedures.
Coverers for absent supervisor.
Performs SPD tech duties as needed.
Performs other duties as needed.
Qualifications
Certified in related field with two or more years’ experience and ability to obtain certification within 12 months.
Knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology.
Knowledge of a variety of OR procedures’ surgical instruments.
Knowledge of OR workflow, procedures, medical terminology and instrumentation.
Knowledge of infection control and health & safety policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor, coworkers and all levels of leadership including the operating room and physicians.
Demonstrated customer‑centric behavior and proficient analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to identify, plan and resolve issues in complex situations.
Ability to multitask projects including planning and organization.
Flexible and self‑motivated.
High school level of knowledge, including ability to operate personal computer.
Additional formal coursework in sterilization techniques with certification as central service technician (CRCST) within a year of acquiring position.
Two or more years of related experience in a similarly complex surgical services environment, demonstrating thorough knowledge of effective sterilizing techniques and experience processing a variety of surgical instruments used in services such as cardiovascular, neurosurgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, pediatrics, genitourinary and plastic surgery.
Demonstrated effective organizational, communication and leadership skills.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements Works in reprocessing area with exposure to detergents and cleaning agents, cuts, punctures and burns when decontaminating, cleaning, wrapping and sterilizing equipment and instruments. Hazards are minimized by following established safety procedures and precautions. Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift and carry moderately heavy surgical trays and push carts into sterilization unit.
Supervisory Responsibility Leadership responsibilities, including training, work assignment and performance evaluation of up to 10 FTEs.
Pay Range $20.55‑$33.93
EEO Statement Brown University Health
is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Location 593 Eddy Street – Bridge, Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Work Type Full‑time, Monday‑Friday 2:00 pm‑10:30 pm, Evening shift, 8 hours daily. Driving not required.
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