Central Sterile OR Liaison - Outpatient Surgery, Days

Piedmont Healthcare; Comer (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing coordinator to bridge the gap between Sterile Processing and the Operating Room. You will focus on anticipating needs, ensuring case completion and open communication to uphold patient safety and surgeon satisfaction.

Responsibilities include maintaining instrument tracking, collaborating with OR teams, and applying problem-solving skills to streamline perioperative workflows in a fast-paced hospital setting in Georgia.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited sterile processing or surgical technology course; hands-on instruction required.
• In lieu of degree, 5 years SPD or OR experience required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a close working relationship between Sterile Processing and the Operating Room to ensure surgeon satisfaction, case completion, interdepartmental communication and patient safety.

Skills

SPD experience

OR liaison

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

GED or high school diploma

Sterile processing or surgical technology course

5 years SPD/OR experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Instrument tracking system (SPM)

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