OR/Central Sterilizing Liaison CDH Sterile Processing Full-time

The salary range for this position is $26.40 - $36.96 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

OR/Central Sterilizing Liaison CDH Sterile Processing Full-time

Shift: 11:00am - 7:30pm.

The OR/CS Liaison reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• The OR/CS Liaison identifies resources needed to implement new programs/procedures pertaining to surgical instrument preparation, assembly, and maintenance. They have the overall responsibility to manage flow of materials between the Operating Room and CS overall responsibility to manage flow of materials between the Operating Room and CS.

Responsibilities:

• Organizes, directs, and implements daily activities regarding surgical instrumentation ordering, presentation, maintenance, and preparation.
• Acts as a liaison between the OR and the Central Sterile Departments. Assists in developing, communicating, implementing, and trouble-shooting instrument issues.
• Coordinates and monitors Quality Management activities for the OR and CS for surgical instrumentation.
• Collaborates with CS staff and management as well as the Operating Room staff and management to develop a training and development plan for surgical instrumentation.
• Develops, conducts, and participates in formal in service programs within the OR and CS departments. Conducts and documents quality control audits of surgical instrumentation.
• Reviews daily schedule with OR and CS staff to ensure all case carts, trays, instruments, and supplies are appropriate, available and complete.
• Facilitates in obtaining any additional items required for start of surgery.
• Facilitates delivery and return of items to proper location throughout the day.
• Facilitates the return of contaminated case carts to CS for processing. Support Nurses in the room by being the communication link between them and CS.
• Facilitate the return and notification of broken and dull instruments.
• Assist with breaks, lunches and/or staffing when requested by CS leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Graduate.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Sterile Processing and an international or national certification in Sterile Processing or a current Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Experience with and knowledge of surgical instruments.
• Computer experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and physiology and medical terminology.

Preferred:

• Knowledge and understanding of a variety of OR procedures' surgical instruments (including working parts and proper inspection); This includes Orthopedic, Neuro, OB Gyn, ENT, Cardiovascular, as well as, general surgery instruments.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic microbiology.
• Familiar with infection control concepts and thoroughly knowledgeable with all types of sterilization processes.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.