Sterile Processing Educator - OMC Jeff Hwy

Ochsner Health-posted 4 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Onsite • New Orleans, LA
5,001-10,000 employees
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This job is responsible for the education and quality assessments of the hospital's Sterile Processing Program according to standards set by regulatory agency guidelines. This job works with leadership to maintain consistent high standards in the training and education processes of Sterile Processing Technicians to assure that the department will meet or exceed the requirements of nationally recognized accrediting organizations. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

  • Develops, plans, implements and evaluates educational programs to meet the needs of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) to aide in the professional development of staff.
  • Provides a comprehensive departmental orientation to all new personnel and required training to all staff on an ongoing basis.
  • Coordinates, facilitates, and evaluates the orientation process.
  • Provides a comprehensive and technical orientation, education, and training program for the sterile processing staff.
  • Ensures the competency of all SPD staff and maintains departmental education records in compliance with regulatory guidelines along with performing quarterly audits of employee records.
  • Oversees quality and infection control initiatives for SPD.
  • Provides training and education to staff to prepare them for the national certification examinations.
  • Provides instructions and in-service in new products, procedures and equipment in a manner that will identify and prevent resource loss and maintain safety
  • Other related duties as required.
  • Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
  • This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • 3 years’ experience working with and leading teams
  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), must be obtained within 2 years of hire OR Certified Sterile Processing Department Technician (CSPDT) OR Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
  • Must have a good working knowledge of instruments, the operation/workings of the OR and be able to readily understand their issues and requests
  • Knowledge and understanding of OR terminology
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-starter including the ability to work independently, set priorities, be flexible, multi-task and meet deadlines
  • Strong computer skills required, including a working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel
  • Detail oriented, excellent organizational and documentation skills
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 2 years’ experience working in sterile processing
  • Experience as a scrub tech or surgical tech in a hospital setting
  • Experience with an instrument tracking system (i.e. ABACUS)
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