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Children's Hospital Boston lists this OR/Sterile Processing Liaison - Needham opportunity in needham, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
OR/Sterile Processing Liaison - Needham | Boston Childrens HospitalOne time Sign on Bonus of $8,500.00Schedule: 6am-2:30pmPosition Summary: The SPD/OR Liaison will be responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing daily clinical and administrative operations for their designated specialty surgical service. They may assist in developing, recommending, and implementing internal standards, policies, and procedures to improve quality and cost-effectiveness of patient care and sterile processing. Liaisons will participate in hospital, departmental and multidisciplinary programs, committees, and special projects.Key Responsibilities:Supports Operating Room (OR) staff by verifying instrument kits are ready before surgery start times.Attends daily meetings with OR Specialty Coordinators to forecast instrument needs up to five days in advance.Monitors daily surgical case flow and communicates emergent or additional instrument needs to SPD, resolving issues as needed.Conducts daily audits of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including case cart and kit audits, room visits, and post-case reviews.Analyzes KPI data to identify trends and operational issues in the OR and Sterile Processing Department (SPD).Coordinates communication and planning for priority instruments and turnaround times, informing the surgical team of any delays.Responds promptly to surgical team calls regarding instrumentation problems or urgent needs.Cleans and processes equipment per manufacturer's instructions and safety protocols.Ensures instrumentation is processed and available for next-day, on-call, or weekend surgeries.Assists with documentation, kit updates, pick-list revisions, and maintaining accurate instrument count sheets with coordinators and physicians.Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma/GED requiredAssociate's Degree PreferredRequired Area of Study in Sterile ProcessingPreferred Area of Study in Sterile Processing and Surgical TechnologyExperience:Minimum of three years' experience in Sterile Processing requiredFive years of Sterile Processing experience preferredLicensure/Certifications:Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) OR certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) requiredSPD Leadership, Instrument Tech, and Endoscopy certification through a nationally recognized accreditation association preferred.
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needham, MA, 02492, US
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