Sterile Processing Educator and QA Coordinator - Full Time, Days with Rotation, Sterile Processing Department

Jefferson Health Plans•Philadelphia, PA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Department Educator has advanced knowledge and skills and demonstrates a high degree of clinical competency in sterile processing. The educator promotes and supports the use of industry standards and partners with the leadership team to plan, implement, and appraise orientation and technical competency for sterile processing technicians and hospital-based practices where surgical instruments are processed. The role is responsible for the department’s Quality Assurance Programs and sterile processing policies and procedures. This is a full-time, rotating-days position. The educator adjusts their schedule to work with employees on all shifts to meet and support training needs, including pre-arranged weekend, night, and evening hours. The role manages the Sterile Processing and Case Cart Quality Assurance Program, supports quality activities and policy development, evaluates practices against professional standards and regulations, uses the instrument tracking system to review compliance and quality data, stays current on applicable standards and regulations, and ensures staff receive comprehensive training and orientation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of a certified sterile processing technician training program.
Minimum of five years of experience in the sterile processing field.
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification required.
Certified Healthcare Leadership (CHL) certification required within one year of hire.
Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) certification required.
CER certification required within 18 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
At least one year of previous management or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
Recognize patients and their family or designated care partners in providing safe, compassionate, coordinated care based on respect for personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
Communicate with and support the interprofessional team, patient, family, and designated care partners.
Manage the Sterile Processing and Case Cart Quality Assurance Program, including using a multidisciplinary approach for quality projects to enhance clinical outcomes in the perioperative setting.
Collaborate in developing, implementing, and evaluating quality assurance activities, policies, and procedures to ensure the safety and integrity of sterile processing products.
Evaluate Sterile Processing and Case Cart policies, procedures, and practices to ensure alignment with professional standards, accrediting regulations, and organizational standards.
Use the instrument tracking system as needed to review data for compliance with manufacturers’ instructions for use and quality assurance programs and processes.
Maintain current knowledge of sterile processing standards, regulations, protocols, products, and equipment according to AAMI, AORN, local and state regulations, The Joint Commission, OSHA, FDA, and CDC.
Ensure all staff receive comprehensive training and orientation.
Adjust the schedule to work with employees on all shifts and meet training needs, including pre-arranged weekend, night, and evening hours.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage.
Supplemental insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible spending accounts.
Retirement plans.
Tuition assistance.
Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts.
Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service.
Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time.