Central Sterile OR Liaison - Outpatient Surgery, Days

Piedmont Healthcare; Hull (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the Operating Room by coordinating needs between SPD and surgical teams. You will help ensure case completion, surgeon satisfaction, and patient safety through strong communication and problem-solving.

Requirements include a GED or high school diploma, completion of an approved SPD or surgical technology course, or equivalent experience. CSPDT certification within one year is encouraged.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• Graduate of an accredited sterile processing or surgical technology program; hands-on instruction preferred.
• Alternatively, 5 years' SPD/OR experience in lieu of formal course.

Responsibilities

• Bridge the gap between Sterile Processing and the Operating Room to support surgeon satisfaction and case completion.
• Foster interdepartmental communication to enhance patient safety and quality care.

Skills

SPD/OR experience

Instrument management tracking

Problem solving

Education

GED

Sterile processing course

5 years SPD/OR experience in lieu of course

Tools

Microsystems (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