Central Sterile OR Liaison - Outpatient Surgery, Days

Piedmont Healthcare; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing liaison to strengthen the collaboration with the Operating Room, anticipate needs, and ensure efficient case completion with a focus on patient safety.

You will work to bridge gaps between SPD and OR, utilizing problem-solving and critical thinking to support surgeon satisfaction and high-quality care in a dynamic perioperative setting.

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 the course, 5 years' SPD or OR experience required.
• 3 years of experience in the Peri-Operative environment including SPD and OR experience required.
• 3 years case cart knowledge and experience required.
• Experience with Instrument Management Tracking systems, preferably Microsystems (SPM).
• In lieu of degree, an additional 5 years of SPD or OR experience required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sterile Processing

Interdepartmental communication

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Graduate of SPD or surgical technology course

5 years SPD/OR experience in lieu of course

Tools

Instrument Management Tracking systems

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