Operating Room Liaison
Core
Manages the flow of surgical materials and instruments between the Operating Room and Sterile Processing Department to ensure accurate case carts and timely surgery start times.
Role type
Operating Room Liaison / Surgical Instrumentation Coordinator
Builds
Surgical case carts, instrument sets, and sterile supply logistics for surgical teams
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Services / Sterile Processing
Deliverable
product features (surgical logistics and instrument readiness)
Required skills
Sterile processing knowledge, surgical instrumentation management, case cart coordination, infection control protocols, OR workflow understanding, multi-tasking, problem-solving, planning and organization
Preferred skills
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential, Associate's degree in Surgical Technology, experience with scrub tech duties
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Manage material flow between OR and Sterile Processing; organize and direct daily activities for surgical instrumentation ordering, presentation, maintenance, and preparation; review surgery schedules to ensure accurate case carts; assess case flow and monitor instrument needs; plan and coordinate instrument turnarounds; act as liaison between OR and Sterile Processing staff; develop training plans for surgical instrumentation; verify sterilization status of required instruments
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on operational role