Central Sterile OR Liaison - Outpatient Surgery, Days

Piedmont Healthcare; Bogart (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital seeks a Sterile Processing/OR liaison to bridge gaps between Sterile Processing and the Operating Room. The role focuses on anticipating needs, improving interdepartmental communication, and enhancing surgeon satisfaction and patient safety through critical thinking and problem solving.

Required education includes a GED and an accredited sterile processing or surgical technology program.

Qualifications

• GED or higher is required for the role.
• Graduate of an accredited sterile processing or surgical technology program.
• In lieu of the course, 5 years of SPD/OR experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Foster close SPD-OR collaboration to anticipate needs and bridge gaps.
• Ensure surgeon satisfaction, case completion, and patient safety through problem solving.

Skills

Interdepartmental Coordination

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

GED

Sterile Processing Course

Surgical Technology Program

Tools

SPM Microsystems

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