Educator - Sterile Supply

Deaconess Health System•Evansville, IN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for coordinating education and training for both new and current Sterile Supply Processing (SSP) employees, under the supervision of the SSP Manager. Key responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs for Sterile Supply staff across all SSP areas. The role requires adherence to and implementation of AAMI and AORN standards to meet departmental regulatory requirements. In addition, this position supports professional development initiatives and leads efforts in researching, evaluating, and introducing new products and equipment. The educator will conduct or coordinate staff in-services and arrange vendor-led training sessions as needed. Secondary duties may include providing education and training to ancillary departments both on-site and off-site, collaborating closely with Surgical Services, and contributing to the development and revision of departmental policies, procedures, competencies, job descriptions, and best practices. The educator must demonstrate attention to detail, professionalism under pressure, and the ability to handle clerical and departmental assignments across Deaconess Midtown, Gateway, and Henderson Hospitals. Effective collaboration and communication with multiple departments are essential. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team-oriented environment, maintain flexibility to train within ancillary departments, and participate in special projects or other assignments as needed.

Requirements

At least 3-5 consistent years' working in a sterile processing department.

Nice To Haves

CRCST/CIS or CST certification/license/experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinating education and training for new and current Sterile Supply Processing (SSP) employees.
Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs for Sterile Supply staff.
Adhering to and implementing AAMI and AORN standards.
Supporting professional development initiatives.
Leading efforts in researching, evaluating, and introducing new products and equipment.
Conducting or coordinating staff in-services.
Arranging vendor-led training sessions.
Providing education and training to ancillary departments (on-site and off-site).
Collaborating with Surgical Services.
Contributing to the development and revision of departmental policies, procedures, competencies, job descriptions, and best practices.
Handling clerical and departmental assignments across Deaconess Midtown, Gateway, and Henderson Hospitals.
Participating in special projects or other assignments as needed.