Sterile Processing Educator

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

55d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Sterile Processing Team at BJC Healthcare's flagship hospital and academic campus. Barnes Jewish Hospital is dedicated to your growth and development. Be a part of an environment where you can thrive! This is a full-time position with benefits. The primary hours are Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, but the position requires flexibility on hours worked. The role involves 1:1 education and coaching for new hires and agency staff, as well as competency evaluation throughout the year. The Sterile Processing Educator will also assist in writing policy and standard work. Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. It is a fast-paced environment that will test professional judgment and critical thinking skills, encouraging tremendous growth. You will work with world-renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists, assist on unique and complex procedures, work with the latest technologies and treatments, and play a vital role in developing new procedures and treatment protocols.

Requirements

• Must be a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
• Bachelor's Degree
• <2 years of experience
• No Supervisor Experience

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• 5-10 years of experience
• < 2 years of Supervisor Experience

Responsibilities

• Creates and implements staff education and professional development activities and programs related to Sterile Processing new hire on-boarding, annual competencies, and certification.
• Works with Leadership and Quality Assurance Coordinators to develop an education plan to reduce errors and improve department outcomes.
• Evaluates and updates education material to remain in accordance with changing recommendations in AAMI standards.
• Collaborates with staff and representatives of other organizations to develop, present and or evaluate clinically focused training, and continuing education.
• Assess, plans, implements and evaluates ongoing educational activities and programs for sterile processing technicians.
• Daily hands on training of new hires and preceptors to ensure consistency and high quality outcomes.
• Participates in activities that promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborates with Periop leadership to develop, review and update CSPD policies and procedures.
• Participates in professional development and lifelong learning.
• Collaborates with leadership to assess the educational needs of the staff and develops appropriate education plan and standard work documents.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level