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