Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) OR Liaison you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida North Florida Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) OR Liaison where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Coordination of the Sterile Processing Department in collaboration with the Sterile Processing Manager. Coordinates and facilitates daily operations between the OR, Sterile Processing and Vendors. Insures that the OR has what they need for their procedures on time, facilitates changes in the schedule keeping Sterile Processing updated on changing needs. Makes recommendations for tray changes, updates and surgical instrument purchases. Provides education for the SPD staff on surgical procedures, new products and changes. Communicates effectively with both the OR and SPD. Assists with tracking the Key Process Indicators. Has direct responsibility for reducing immediate use sterilization. Provides customer service to our providers facilitating their needs.

Job Specific Duties:

• Provides asset management and support of surgical instruments and trays belonging to or consigned to the facility, in accordance with The Department of Health, TJC, OSHA, CDC, AAMI and AORN standards.
• Properly handles, decontaminates, assembles, sterilizes and returns for use all instrumentation in accordance with the above organizational standards.
• Works with CNCs to maintain preference cards and learn multiple specialty instrumentation.
• Point of contact for OR staff for in room assistance and instrumentation needs.
• Accurate and timely reporting of shift details to incoming shift staff and Lead Technician.
• Performs inventory replacement procedures, transports instrumentation to OR as needed.
• Supports daily operations of any activities that pertain to the processing of reusable instrumentation.
• Communicates with SPD staff and OR staff to ascertain that pre-case needs are met, resolve any outstanding issues and offer alternatives if necessary.
• Reports broken instrumentation, and provides vital communication to team leadership and/or manager.
• Demonstrates consistent success in working, communicating with, and mentoring diverse staff.
• Communicates in a professional manner to all staff and facility employees.
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of instrumentation in multiple specialty areas.
• Completes documentation for inventory and equipment service requests.
• Regularly meets with OR staff and surgeons to ensure needs are being met and prioritiezed.
• Verified availability of instrumentation for next day cases and weekend cases.
• Performs other related functions as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:

Associates Degree or equivalent from 2 year technical school required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED:

At least 2 years of previous SPD experience, or similar clinical experience required.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrated communications and customer service skills, success in organizing work and ability to multi-task. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to read, write and understand written and oral instructions.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Certification in sterile processing or surgical technology required.

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is a 523-bed, full-service medical and surgical acute care center. For over 49 years, we have served North Central Florida. We offer comprehensive cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, and neurosciences. We offer minimally-invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, weight loss surgery and treatment. Other services that we provide include women’s health and wound therapy. We are fully accredited by the Joint Commission and certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our hospital has an Accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC (American College of Cardiology) and is designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. We are committed to patient safety and quality of care. We have received the highest scores available in recognition of this commitment.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our OR Liaison opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.