Central Processing Educator - Central Processing - FT / 7a-3p
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About The Position
The Central Processing Educator requires knowledge of cleaning, preparation, sterilization, storage and use of items from surgical services and other departments in the hospital. Assesses staff competency upon hire and individualizes orientation to department role in collaboration with the Director and Supervisors. Assesses, develops, plans, facilitates, mentors, provides one-on-one and group teaching of skills for all Central Processing staff. Organizes, coordinates, and conducts the education and training for all Central Processing employees to create a foundation for consistent standard of performance. Evaluates, modifies, implements, and facilitates educational content, training programs, in-servicing opportunities, and training methodologies based on identified needs and course objectives. Through observation and past performance records, the educator will identify areas of concern and implement in-services, additional training, and create process improvements in conjunction with the Director and Supervisors of Central Processing. Conducts and records safety orientation for new hires, annual compliance, and safety violations. Attends Safety Champion meetings. Ensures that all education records, attendance logs, in-service records, competency paperwork, and other educational documentation are accurate, completed in a timely manner, and filed for future reference and regulatory agencies. Determines measurable goals and objectives for educational programs and in-services. Develops and uses evaluation tools to measure effectiveness of training with Director and Supervisors. (Competency Forms & Checkoff Sheets). Conducts competency evaluations through skill demonstration and written assessments to determine competence and/or areas of performance improvement. (daVinci, Endoscopy, Central Processing, etc). Engages in Quality and Process Improvement activities and initiatives. Collaborates with Vendors to coordinate and promote educational events. Provides feedback to leadership regarding orientation, training, and educational process of staff members. Provides information to leadership on the implication of policies and procedures being formulated and recommends specific action. Continuously researches and studies the professional field of Sterile Processing and Materials Management. Participates in continuing education programs to: improve course curriculum and content, update best practices, and maintains personal competence and skills needed to perform duties adequately. Compliant with all practice requirements established in the standards set by DNV, AORN, AAMI on all sterilizers, including biological, chemical, and mechanical monitoring. Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values. Serves as a positive role model, team player, supporter, collaborator, and steward for all staff. Actively participates in service excellence (patient experience), surgeon satisfaction, and staff engagement.
