Sterile Processing Educator
About The Position
We are seeking a dynamic Sterile Processing Educator to join our team and play a vital role in developing the next generation of Sterile Processing professionals. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking leader who is eager to make an impact through education, process improvement, and collaboration across multiple clinical departments. In this role, you will lead the education, training, and competency programs for Sterile Processing staff, ensuring team members have the knowledge and skills needed to deliver exceptional service and support outstanding patient care. You will oversee onboarding and orientation for new employees, provide ongoing professional development opportunities, and help cultivate a culture of learning, accountability, and excellence. As a trusted resource and mentor, you will work closely with leadership and frontline staff to promote best practices and maintain the highest standards of quality and safety. We are looking for a go-getter who isn't afraid to take initiative, lead projects, and identify opportunities for improvement. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who enjoys driving change, researching and implementing new products and equipment, and bringing innovative ideas to the department. Working collaboratively with physicians, surgical services, endoscopy suites, and other clinical partners, you will have a direct impact on operational success and positive patient outcomes. If you are a passionate educator, natural leader, and forward thinker looking to advance the profession while developing others, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
- 2 years of working in a Sterile Processing Department/Role
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Hold an active Sterile Processing Certificate - CRCST or CBSPD
Nice To Haves
- Additional Certificates in sterile processing
Responsibilities
- Lead the education, training, and competency programs for Sterile Processing staff.
- Oversee onboarding and orientation for new employees.
- Provide ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Cultivate a culture of learning, accountability, and excellence.
- Promote best practices and maintain the highest standards of quality and safety.
- Take initiative, lead projects, and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Drive change, research and implement new products and equipment, and bring innovative ideas to the department.
- Collaborate with physicians, surgical services, endoscopy suites, and other clinical partners.
- Analyze and interpret manufacturer’s IFU for surgical instrumentation, endoscopes, and medical equipment.
- Operate semi-automatic to automatic sterilizing equipment; mechanical decontamination equipment and other related equipment, e.g., ultra-sonic washers, rinsers/dryers according to manufacturer’s IFU.
- Maintain cleanliness of sterilizers, washers and other department equipment as scheduled.
- Learn and maintain knowledge on quality and performance testing on all sterilizers, washers and HLD equipment through experience and ongoing education.
- Perform audits scheduled and meet SPD metric deadlines.
- Coordinate the departmental orientation of new hires.
- Plan, implement and promote the education and training of staff members to ensure professional development.
- Evaluate, review and report the staff’s ability to provide clean, sterile and accurate instrument sets.
- Create and provide educational programs for the Sterile Processing staff, including staff workshops, in-services, lesson plans, quizzes, videos, on-line education.
- Assist in maintaining SPD staff C.E credits and staff in renewing credentials.
- Maintain a list of staff certificates, renewal dates, and educational dates.
- Provide quality assurance programs and the support necessary for staff in the field of sterile processing.
- Ensure that the department meets all the regulations, standards and guidelines consistent with AORN, AAMI, The Joint Commission, CMS, CDC, OSHA, and FDA requirements as well as the hospital’s policies and procedures.
- Complete required continuous training and education, including computer-related requirements.
- Maintain and update professional knowledge by actively participating in professional seminars and organizations.
- Develop education plans of correction and follow through to completion.
- Collaborate with clinical and surgical teams to ensure alignment of SPD education with OR expectations.
- Support readiness for internal and external audits through education and process review.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons
- Voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection
- PTO starts accruing from day one
- 403(b) retirement plan and company match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Access to financial advisors
- Up to $400/year in wellness rewards
- 24/7 EAP counseling
- Virtual mental health support
- Food pantry
- PTO donation program
- Professional attire through the Classy Closet
- Access to 100,000+ online courses
- Leadership programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Clinical ladders
- Internal mobility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
