Central Sterile OR Liaison - Outpatient Surgery, Days

Piedmont Healthcare; Statham (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing professional to strengthen ties between SPD and the Operating Room, ensuring seamless case flow and optimal patient safety.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, critical thinking, and effective communication across departments to support surgeon satisfaction and timely case completion in a fast-paced perioperative environment.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• Graduate of an accredited sterile processing or surgical technology program. Hands-on instruction is required.
• In lieu of the course, 5 years of SPD/OR experience 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 to enhance patient safety and quality care.

Skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Interdepartmental communication

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Sterile processing course

5 years SPD/OR experience in lieu

Tools

Instrument Management Tracking systems (IMTS)

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