Central Sterile OR Liaison - Outpatient Surgery, Days

Piedmont Healthcare • Athens, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Facilitate a close working relationship between Sterile Processing and the Operating Room. A major focus will be anticipating the needs and bridging the gap to ensure surgeon satisfaction, case completion, interdepartmental communication, and patient quality care and safety by utilizing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Graduate of an accredited sterile processing or surgical technology course. Online programs that do not offer hands-on instruction or experience will not be accepted.
• In lieu of completion of the course, 5 years’ working experience within SPD or the OR
• 3 years of collective experience in the Peri-Operative environment to include both Sterile Processing and the Operating Room
• 3 years case cart knowledge and experience
• Experience with Instrument Management Tracking systems, preferably Microsystems (SPM)
• In lieu of degree additional 5 years of working experience with SPD or the OR
• CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech from one of the two certification boards (IAHCSMM or CSPD) within one year of hire

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED