Sterile Processing Educator III Wilmington
About The Position
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to serve as the Education Coordinator III for our Sterile Processing Department. In this critical role, you will lead the development and delivery of comprehensive training programs, ensuring technicians are highly skilled in instrumentation identification, surgical application, decontamination, sterilization, and case cart assembly. You will play a key role in elevating team performance by assessing competencies, reinforcing best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence. This position is instrumental in promoting patient safety and operational efficiency through ongoing education, quality assurance monitoring, and strict adherence to regulatory standards. If you are passionate about education, quality, and advancing clinical support services, this is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative, patient-centered environment.
Requirements
- High School diploma required; Associate degree preferred.
- Five years Sterile Processing or Operating Room experience and CRCST, CSPDT, CST, CER, CIR, CHL required.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Responsibilities
- Conducts initial and on-going assessment of individual technician skill level with assistance from the Supervisor.
- Identifies the need of further education of the Sterile Processing staff by conducting inservices.
- Assists in the Certification of the Sterile Processing Staff.
- This person will be the educator of Certification classes.
- Demonstrates knowledge of various sterilization processes and acceptable parameters
- Checks biological, chemical, and mechanical indicators as necessary.
- Demonstrates professional responsibility: Serves as liaison between Sterile Processing and Organizational Educators to improve physician/nurse/ tech and MA quality of service.
- Assists in the development of capital and operating budgets to facilitate improved services to Sterile Processing.
- Preceptor and support for new hire along with supervisor assistance.
- Assists Infection Prevention with rounding and reporting of findings related to Joint Commission compliance
- Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports issues to supervisor and manager in a timely manner any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients, and visitors.
- Performs other duties as required such as lead/coordinate flow within the unit under direction of the Unit Manager when needed
Benefits
- Full Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage.
- Two retirement planning options, including 403(b) with company contributions.
- Generous Paid Time Off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out.
- Paid Parental Leave for growing families.
- Tuition Assistance for continuing education and certifications.
- Free On-Site Gym Membership and access to fitness facilities.
- Incredible Work/Life Benefits, including: Annual membership to Care.com and access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work.
- Retirement planning services and financial mentorship.
- Fitness and wellness reimbursement.
- Phenomenal discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, and much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
