Sterile Processing Educator

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

72d

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Educator is responsible for providing a comprehensive department orientation, on-going education and required training, and providing in-services on new products, procedures and equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
2 years of Sterile Processing or Scrub Technician experience
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) OR Certified Sterile Processing Department Technician (CSPDT) - Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

Nice To Haves

Education and/or training in Sterile Processing, Surgical Technology, or other equivalent medical training.
2 years of experience in a lead or educational role.
Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) OR Certification in Healthcare Leadership (CHL) OR Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) from Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)

Responsibilities

Maintains the orientation documentation of new staff being until completed, then will pass it on to SPD Manager.
Approves all orientation check offs for orientation competencies.
Ensures the competency of all Sterile Processing Department staff.
Sets up educational in-services to keep staff up to date on industry changes, equipment IFUs and many various activities that pertain to the education of staff to perform their job functions.
Provides instructions and in-services on new products, procedures and equipment in a manner that will identify and prevent resource loss and maintain safety.
Directly responsible for the knowledge-transfer and ongoing education of staff as they prepare themselves for the multiple IAHCSMM certifications, helps to get staff CEUs to maintain their certifications and makes sure staff keeps certifications up to date so that they do not lapse.
Documents staff errors in the tracking system by working with the operating room, clinics and various other groups that SPD serves.
Educates and helps to correct the errors with the staff and if trends appear work with SPD Manager to address departmental or specific staff trends.
Provides formal/informal/virtual instruction for Sterile Processing, including decontamination, prep & pack, case picking and sterilization.
Assists with the tracking system by entering data, adding pictures, workflow instructions, messages to staff and IFU incorporation into the system.
Assists the SPD Manager design a flowing department by adding literature, pictures and educational information throughout the department.
Ensures that the standards of operation of the department comply with the standards set by regulatory agencies, such as the state Department of Health, TJC, IAHCSMM, AAMI, and AORN.
Works closely with the Sterile Processing Manager, oversees quality and infection control initiatives and maintains the quality assurance.
Once UMC is set up a high-quality educational program, it will also serve Children's, Touro, New Orleans East and West Jefferson.