Sterile Processing Department Educator

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Works under limited supervision of the SPD leader, assisting the SPD Manager or Director with processing and distribution of sterile instruments and supplies for the designated department/division. Develops and conducts education programs for SPD staff to ensure acquisition and maintenance of knowledge, rationales, certification requirements, and skills necessary to support operational and organizational goals. Provides patient care, treatment, and services within scope of license, certification, and assessed competencies. Practices in accordance with laws, regulations, and established departmental policies and procedures. Assists the manager with training and continuing education of employees, taking responsibility for staff growth and development. Maintains open and active communication with medical staff, patient care staff, and interdepartmental teams. Ensures competency of all SPD staff and maintains departmental education records in compliance with regulatory guidelines. Oversees quality and infection control initiatives within SPD. Conducts quarterly audits of employee records. Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external entities, including customers, vendors, and other parties, to support training, education, and quality initiatives. Participates in orientation of new hospital personnel. Engages in continuous quality improvement activities to ensure safe and high-quality patient care. Supports the organization's vision, mission, and values, adhering to the Emory Healthcare Pledge. Performs other duties as assigned to meet departmental and organizational goals.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Minimum 3 years as a Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technologist in Sterile Processing.
Minimum 1 year of experience as a lead trainer or educator in Sterile Processing.
Sterile Processing Certification required.
Experience with computer software.
Strong leadership skills.
Ability to prioritize and delegate assignments effectively.
Ability to lift equipment up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Develops and conducts education programs for SPD staff.
Ensures acquisition and maintenance of knowledge, rationales, certification requirements, and skills necessary to support operational and organizational goals.
Provides patient care, treatment, and services within scope of license, certification, and assessed competencies.
Practices in accordance with laws, regulations, and established departmental policies and procedures.
Assists the manager with training and continuing education of employees, taking responsibility for staff growth and development.
Maintains open and active communication with medical staff, patient care staff, and interdepartmental teams.
Ensures competency of all SPD staff and maintains departmental education records in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Oversees quality and infection control initiatives within SPD.
Conducts quarterly audits of employee records.
Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external entities, including customers, vendors, and other parties, to support training, education, and quality initiatives.
Participates in orientation of new hospital personnel.
Engages in continuous quality improvement activities to ensure safe and high-quality patient care.
Supports the organization's vision, mission, and values, adhering to the Emory Healthcare Pledge.
Performs other duties as assigned to meet departmental and organizational goals.