OR & Sterile Processing Liaison — Case Flow Champion

Piedmont HealthCare; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing liaison to strengthen the partnership between Sterile Processing and the Operating Room. The role emphasizes anticipating needs, bridging gaps, and ensuring surgeon satisfaction, timely case completion, and safe patient care through proactive problem-solving.

The ideal candidate will hold a HS diploma or GED, have completed an accredited sterile processing or surgical technology program (or equivalent experience), and 3 years of

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 completion of the course, 5 years' working experience within SPD or the OR 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 and uphold patient safety through problem-solving and critical thinking.

Skills

Interdepartmental communication

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Accredited sterile processing or surgical technology program

5 years SPD/OR experience in lieu of course

Tools

Instrument management tracking (SPM)

Job description

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing liaison to strengthen the partnership between Sterile Processing and the Operating Room. The role emphasizes anticipating needs, bridging gaps, and ensuring surgeon satisfaction, timely case completion, and safe patient care through proactive problem-solving.

The ideal candidate will hold a HS diploma or GED, have completed an accredited sterile processing or surgical technology program (or equivalent experience), and 3 years of