Central Sterile OR Liaison - Main OR, Evenings

Overview: 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. Responsibilities: 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. Qualifications: Education

• 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 and
• 3 years case cart knowledge and experience Required and
• Experience with Instrument Management Tracking systems, preferably Microsystems (SPM) Required and
• 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

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital