Sterile Processing Education Coordinator

University Hospitals•Shaker Heights, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Education Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing a standardized program of orientation, continuing education, and competency assessment for all partners who perform reprocessing of reusable medical devices throughout University Hospitals.

Requirements

High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
4+ years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience in a hospital central sterile processing environment (Required)
Demonstrates effective communication skills and in-depth knowledge of AAMI ST79 Standards (Required proficiency)
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) (Required) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) (Required) or HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM) (Required)

Nice To Haves

Previous CSP Departmental Supervisor or Sterile Processing Educator role experience (Preferred)
Demonstrates ability to use word applications, excel and power point (Preferred proficiency)
Instrument Specialist Certification thru either CBSPD or HSPA (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Providing programs that support staff’s ability to learn, adapt and change swiftly as new technology emerges and clinical scope evolves.
Educating and motivating staff through appropriate orientation, training, communication of expectations and industry standards by utilizing established documents and maintenance system to ensure competency for all essential job functions.
Performs CSiQ quality checks to track, research, and resolve scanning issues and workflow breakdown.
Continually assessing the competency and performance level for all staff.
Assuring that all new employees, and all transferring employees complete the New Hire Employee Orientation within 90 days of hire or transfer, regardless of experience or certification.
Being a liaison to schools that offer Sterile Processing programs and the students clinical rotation – includes spending time with students and providing them with orientation materials and hands on instruction.
Assuring all staff complete yearly competency requirements and maintain records of each individual by utilizing established documents and maintenance system.
Providing instructions/materials to assist uncertified staff with preparation for certification attainment.
Coordination and planning of continuing education opportunities to ensure certified staff maintain certification.
Performing oversight for departmental quality assurance program to ensure sterile products are safe for patient use by conducting regular audits of sterile processing functions utilizing established documents.
Reporting issues of policy and procedure non-compliance to Site Manager for resolution.
Responsible for ensuring adherence to all DNV, JC, CMS, OSHA, and AAMI regulations.
Initiates and maintains positive relationships with management, patients, co-workers and customers.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.