Sterile Processing Educator - Sterile Processing, Full Time, Day

Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, designs and implements education and training programs and clinical workshops including preparation, facilitation, and follow-up (orientation, internship, preceptorship, staff development).
• Educates new Associates and interns on functions, procedures and processes relevant to SPD. Ensures quality orientation for new Associates, i.e. arranges preceptors and ongoing goal-setting meetings; provides classroom training; ensures completion of orientation schedules, checklists, and post-tests with appropriate documentation. Updates management on the status of orientees.
• Assists management with annual skills reviews/internal department competencies to include maintenance of education, competency and certification records for SPD personnel. Conducts in-services for department and certification updates, and ensures Associates are compliant with departmental requirements.
• Assists in the revision of policies and procedures within the Sterile Processing department.
• Holds routine meetings with the Manager of the Sterile Processing department and ensures appropriate follow-through for identified issues.
• Functions as a Lead technician in absence of management.
• Assists with daily functions in the assembly and other areas of Sterile Processing as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current certification in Sterile Processing required.
• Minimum of two years of Sterile Processing experience required.
• Comprehensive knowledge in inventory control, supply distribution, receiving, reprocessing techniques and principles, production management and regulating agencies standards required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, including surgical procedures, human anatomy and of current and developing trends in area of professional expertise required.
• Educational credentials and leadership experience preferred.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.