Sterile Processing Department Educator

University of Vermont Health Network•Burlington, VT

1d•$30 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The Professional Educator is a member of the interdisciplinary team and acts as the lead for learning in their environment. As such, they will assume a variety of roles such as subject matter expert, coach, change agent, researcher and consultant. The Professional Educator assumes responsibility for the oversight of learning and development of the team member for whom they have been designated to support. This role is expert an assesses learning needs, develops and executes programs to meet those needs and evaluates the effectiveness of those efforts and utilizes The University of Vermont Medical Center framework. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, it is expected the individual upholds and supports University of Vermont Medical Center in achieving its mission and goals, fosters communication and collaborative practice between discipline and serve as a positive role model to promote professional practice. In addition to assessing team member needs within their defined scope of responsibility, they must also be cognizant of system level goals to ensure their work reflects these imperatives and is translated into sound education activities designed to influence behavior and practice change. This work is done in partnership with system and facility resources to ensure alignment and sustainability. The scope of the responsibility for the Professional Educator will include both local and system activities but, in these domains, will be dictated by the role into which they are hired.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills
Teambuilding skills
Knowledge of adult learning concepts
Commitment to customer service
Strong computer and research skills
Knowledge of programs Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, SPM, OneSource, and PICIS
Proficient in the set up and use of audiovisual equipment
Ability to create presentations
Public speaking skills to deliver presentations
Graduate of an approved Sterile Processing Department training course
Certification (CSPDT or CRCST) required
Must be a Certified Instrument Specialist
Must be an approved IAHCSMM instructor
Five to ten years experience in Sterile Processing Department with a technician certification
Two to five years as a Certified Instrument Specialist required
Experience in conducting in-service training programs

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Acts as the lead for learning in their environment.
Assumes a variety of roles such as subject matter expert, coach, change agent, researcher and consultant.
Assumes responsibility for the oversight of learning and development of team members.
Assesses learning needs, develops and executes programs to meet those needs and evaluates the effectiveness of those efforts.
Upholds and supports University of Vermont Medical Center in achieving its mission and goals.
Fosters communication and collaborative practice between disciplines.
Serves as a positive role model to promote professional practice.
Assesses team member needs within their defined scope of responsibility.
Is cognizant of system level goals to ensure work reflects these imperatives and is translated into sound education activities designed to influence behavior and practice change.
Partners with system and facility resources to ensure alignment and sustainability.