Central Sterile OR Liaison - Main OR, Days

Piedmont HealthCare; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing professional to bridge the SPD and Operating Room teams, focusing on anticipating needs, surgeon satisfaction, case completion, and patient safety.

The role requires education in sterile processing, 5 years SPD/OR experience, and CSPDT certification within one year, with on-site duties and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED is required; certification in sterile processing preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited SPD or surgical tech program with hands-on instruction.
• 5 years of SPD/OR experience required or equivalent.
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Responsibilities

• Facilitate a close working relationship between Sterile Processing and the Operating Room to ensure surgeon satisfaction, case completion, interdepartmental communication, and patient quality care and safety by using problem-solving and critical thinking.

Education

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required

Graduate of an accredited sterile processing or surgical technology course

In Lieu of completion of the course, 5 years working experience within SPD or the OR Required

Tools

Instrument Management Tracking systems, Microsystems (SPM)

Job description

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.

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Responsibilities:

Facilitate a close working relationship between Sterile Processing and the Operating Room. A major focus will be anticipating the needs and bridging the gap to ensure surgeon satisfaction, case completion, interdepartmental communication, and patient quality care and safety by utilizing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Qualifications:

Overview:

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.

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Responsibilities:

Facilitate a close working relationship between Sterile Processing and the Operating Room. A major focus will be anticipating the needs and bridging the gap to ensure surgeon satisfaction, case completion, interdepartmental communication, and patient quality care and safety by utilizing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Qualifications:

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Graduate of an accredited sterile processing or surgical technology course. Online programs that do not offer hands-on instruction or experience will not be accepted. Required or
• In Lieu of completion of the course, 5 years' working experience within SPD or the OR Required

Work Experience

• 3 years of collective experience in the Peri-Operative environment to include both Sterile Processing and the Operating Room Required and
• 3 years case cart knowledge and experience Required and
• Experience with Instrument Management Tracking systems, preferably Microsystems (SPM) Required and
• In lieu of degree additional 5 years of working experience with SPD or the OR Required

Licenses and Certifications

• CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech from one of the two certification boards (IAHCSMM or CSPD) within one year of hire within 1 Year Required

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital