Central Sterile OR Liaison - Outpatient Surgery, Days

Piedmont Healthcare; Arnoldsville (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital seeks a Sterile Processing professional to bridge SPD and OR operations, anticipate needs, and support surgeon satisfaction and case throughput. Role emphasizes problem-solving, critical thinking, and patient safety within perioperative services.

Candidates should have SPD-related education or equivalent experience, CSPDT certification preferred, and a strong track record in sterile processing environments. On-site GA location with hospital-based teams.

Qualifications

• GED/HS diploma required.
• Graduate of an accredited SPD or surgical tech program; hands-on instruction preferred.
• In lieu of the program, 5 years SPD/OR experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support close coordination between Sterile Processing and the Operating Room.
• Bridge needs and ensure surgeon satisfaction and timely case completion.
• Enhance interdepartmental communication to promote patient safety and quality care.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Sterile processing or surgical technology training

5 years SPD/OR experience alternative

Tools

Instrument Management Tracking systems

MSP/SPM knowledge (preferred)

Job description

Overview

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.

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