Reprocessing Educator

Cleveland Clinic

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. As Reprocessing Educator, you will plan and implement reprocessing education to caregivers while maintaining a positive and professional environment. You will set standards and expectations by emphasizing integrity through your conduct and work ethic, helping motivate pupils through effective teaching methodologies. Ultimately, by developing and delivering education that aligns with industry regulations and Cleveland Clinic’s rigorous quality expectations, you play a critical part in reducing surgical site infections, improving instrument processing efficiency and enhancing patient outcomes. This role is more than just an educator position. You gain an opportunity to be a key player in a healthcare system that is setting the standard for sterile processing excellence. A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Main Campus and will float to additional CCF hospitals as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Education, Healthcare Administration or related field and five years recent sterile processing experience with demonstrated technical and instrument expertise OR an additional six years progressively responsible experience
Sterile Processing certification (e.g., CRCST, CSPDT, CFER, or CER) that must be maintained
Dual certification of the CRCST/CSPDT and the CFER/CER required within twenty-four months of hire
Demonstrated knowledge of AAMI Standards supporting all processes performed in Sterile Processing
Preceptor training
Demonstrated expertise in reprocessing and computer skills utilizing clinical systems (SPM) and Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience with surgical instruments, decontamination, sterilization and high-level disinfection
Experience with training methods, competency assessments and instructional technology
Familiarity with process improvement methodologies and quality assurance measures
Able to travel to various Cleveland Clinic facilities within the Florida region

Nice To Haves

Lead technician or supervisory experience
Experience utilizing a Learning Management System (LMS) to develop, manage, and track training programs, ensuring staff competency and regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

Design, direct, implement and evaluate educational offerings based on knowledge, skills and learning levels of caregivers.
Develop and utilize appropriate evaluations to determine the effectiveness of educational activities.
Assist in the development of department specific orientation/competencies and orientation of caregivers.
Coordinate continuing education, training programs and caregivers’ development.
Consult with individuals within the Nursing Institute, Surgical Operations, Infection Prevention, CCF and the community regarding professional practices and caregiver roles.