Sterile Processing- OR Liaison at UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sterile Processing, Customer Service, Collaboration, Training, Education, Problem Solving, Communication, Surgical Technology, Central Sterile Technician, Scrub Tech, Instrument Needs, Case Cart Audits, Tray Audits, Relationship Building, Transporting Instrumentation, Reporting

Industry

Higher Education

Description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required Education High School Diploma and Certificate from approved Surgical Technologist Program Experience 3 years Three (3) to Five (5) years or greater experience as Central Sterile Technician or Scrub Tech Licenses and Certifications (CSPDT) CERTIFIED STERILE PROC TE CBSPD or IAHCSMM certification required for Sterile Processing Tech Certification from approved Surgical Technology program Upon Hire JOB DUTIES Coordinate the oversight of daily activities between the OR and sterile processing department to facilitate efficient case flow. Promote collaboration between the OR and sterile processing by providing customer service/satisfaction through training, education and resolutions of staff and physician issues. Reviews the daily surgery schedule and communicates with the SPD department of additional instrument needs throughout the day and ensures these items are available. Records tray errors, case cart audits, tray audits and presents copy to SPD manager. Reports all issues to the SPD manager or supervisor. Develops working relationship with OR clinical leads and surgeons. Transports Sterilized instrumentation to the O.R. as needed. Support hospital preference card coordinators through regular reporting of related issues and opportunities for improvement. Performs other duties as assigned. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position. EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily activities between the OR and sterile processing department to ensure efficient case flow. Promote collaboration and provide customer service through training and resolution of staff and physician issues.