OR & Sterile Processing Liaison - Outpatient Surgery

Piedmont Healthcare; Colbert (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital seeks a Sterile Processing liaison to strengthen ties with the Operating Room and drive efficient case completion. This role focuses on anticipating needs, bridging gaps, and upholding patient safety through disciplined problem-solving and teamwork.

The position requires a GED or higher, plus graduation from an accredited sterile processing or surgical technology program, or 5 years SPD/OR experience in lieu of the formal course. On-site, full-time opportunity.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited sterile processing or surgical technology course.
• In lieu of completion of the course, 5 years' working experience within SPD or the OR required.

Responsibilities

• Bridge the gap between Sterile Processing and the Operating Room to ensure case flow and efficiency.
• Support surgeon satisfaction and patient safety through problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Improve interdepartmental communication and coordination to optimize case completion and throughput.

Skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Interdepartmental communication

Education

GED

Sterile processing or surgical technology course

Tools

Instrument Management Tracking Systems (SPM)

Job description

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital seeks a Sterile Processing liaison to strengthen ties with the Operating Room and drive efficient case completion. This role focuses on anticipating needs, bridging gaps, and upholding patient safety through disciplined problem-solving and teamwork.

The position requires a GED or higher, plus graduation from an accredited sterile processing or surgical technology program, or 5 years SPD/OR experience in lieu of the formal course. On-site, full-time opportunity.