Central Sterile OR Liaison - Outpatient Surgery, Days

Piedmont HealthCare; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing liaison to strengthen the partnership between Sterile Processing and the Operating Room. The role emphasizes anticipating needs, bridging gaps, and ensuring surgeon satisfaction, timely case completion, and safe patient care through proactive problem-solving.

The ideal candidate will hold a HS diploma or GED, have completed an accredited sterile processing or surgical technology program (or equivalent experience), and 3 years of

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited sterile processing or surgical technology course; online programs without hands-on instruction not accepted.
• In lieu of completion of the course, 5 years' working experience within SPD or the OR required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a close working relationship between Sterile Processing and the Operating Room.
• Anticipate needs and bridge gaps to ensure surgeon satisfaction and case completion.
• Support interdepartmental communication and uphold patient safety through problem-solving and critical thinking.

Skills

Interdepartmental communication

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Accredited sterile processing or surgical technology program

5 years SPD/OR experience in lieu of course

Tools

Instrument management tracking (SPM)

Job description

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

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