Lead-Educator Surgical Services

Ascension Health•Racine, WI

60d•Onsite

About The Position

Review, contribute, and propose revisions to local policy, procedures and processes as needed, and act as a general resource leader and subject matter expert (SME) to the Sterile Processing department. Educate new and existing associates in the department. Build and maintain relationships with Surgical Support Services market leadership. Identify education gaps and competency opportunities and serve as a subject matter resource when issues arise. Assist in the development of standard operating procedures and policies to ensure adherence to national standards. Develop and maintain onboarding materials. Develop competency programming for Sterile Processing associates and maintain tracking of skills development. Assist in recruitment efforts for roles within the Sterile Processing department.

Requirements

Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare Leadership preferred.
Instrument Specialist credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association preferred.
2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Review, contribute, and propose revisions to local policy, procedures and processes as needed, and act as a general resource leader and subject matter expert (SME) to the Sterile Processing department.
Educate new and existing associates in the department.
Build and maintain relationships with Surgical Support Services market leadership.
Identify education gaps and competency opportunities and serve as a subject matter resource when issues arise.
Assist in the development of standard operating procedures and policies to ensure adherence to national standards.
Develop and maintain onboarding materials.
Develop competency programming for Sterile Processing associates and maintain tracking of skills development.
Assist in recruitment efforts for roles within the Sterile Processing department.