Central Sterile OR Liaison - Main OR, Days

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.•Athens, GA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Experience the advantages of real career change. Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you’ll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You’ll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
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. Required or In Lieu of completion of the course, 5 years’ working experience within SPD or the OR Required
3 years of collective experience in the Peri-Operative environment to include both Sterile Processing and the Operating Room Required
3 years case cart knowledge and experience Required
Experience with Instrument Management Tracking systems, preferably Microsystems (SPM) Required
In lieu of degree additional 5 years of working experience with SPD or the OR Required
CSPDT - Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech from one of the two certification boards (IAHCSMM or CSPD) within one year of hire within 1 Year Required

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.