Perioperative Sterile Processing Liaison

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

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.