Sterile Processing & OR Liaison — Flexible Schedule

Piedmont Healthcare; Bethlehem (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Georgia seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to bridge SPD and the OR, focusing on surgeon satisfaction, case completion, and patient safety through problem solving and critical thinking.

Ideal candidates hold a HS diploma or GED, completed SPD or surgical technology training, and CSPDT certification within one year of hire; 3 years SPD/OR experience is required with knowledge of instrument management systems.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited SPD or Surgical Technology course; online programs not accepted.
• In lieu of completion of the course, 5 years' SPD or 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, case completion, and patient safety.

Skills

Sterile processing

OR liaison

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma / GED

SPD or Surgical Tech course

5 years SPD/OR experience (in lieu of course)

Tools

Instrument Tracking (SPM)

Job description

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital in Georgia seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to bridge SPD and the OR, focusing on surgeon satisfaction, case completion, and patient safety through problem solving and critical thinking.

Ideal candidates hold a HS diploma or GED, completed SPD or surgical technology training, and CSPDT certification within one year of hire; 3 years SPD/OR experience is required with knowledge of instrument management systems.