Sterile Processing & OR Liaison — Bridge to Better Care

Piedmont HealthCare; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing professional to bridge the SPD and Operating Room teams, focusing on anticipating needs, surgeon satisfaction, case completion, and patient safety.

The role requires education in sterile processing, 5 years SPD/OR experience, and CSPDT certification within one year, with on-site duties and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED is required; certification in sterile processing preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited SPD or surgical tech program with hands-on instruction.
• 5 years of SPD/OR experience required or equivalent.
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Responsibilities

• Facilitate a close working relationship between Sterile Processing and the Operating Room to ensure surgeon satisfaction, case completion, interdepartmental communication, and patient quality care and safety by using problem-solving and critical thinking.

Education

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (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

Tools

Instrument Management Tracking systems, Microsystems (SPM)

Job description

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking a Sterile Processing professional to bridge the SPD and Operating Room teams, focusing on anticipating needs, surgeon satisfaction, case completion, and patient safety.

The role requires education in sterile processing, 5 years SPD/OR experience, and CSPDT certification within one year, with on-site duties and opportunities for career growth.