Central Sterile OR Liaison - Outpatient Surgery, Days

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 Work Experience 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 Licenses and Certifications 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