OR/SPD Liaison
75680BR
Patient Services-Central Processing Department
Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Support Services,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Office/Site Location
Boston
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
Job Posting Description
At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
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
Education:
- High School Diploma/GED required
- Associate’s Degree Preferred
- Required Area of Study in Sterile Processing
- Preferred Area of Study in Sterile Processing and Surgical Technology
Experience:
- 3 years of SPD experience required
- 5 years of SPD experience preferred
Licensure/ Certifications:
- SPD Tech certification through a nationally recognized accreditation association required.
- SPD Leadership, Instrument Tech, and Endoscopy certification through a nationally recognized accreditation association preferred.
Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, childcare and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Boston Children’s Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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