Sterile Processing Educator-Central Supply-Full Time

Jupiter Medical Center • Ilchester, MD

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About The Position

The Sterile Processing Educator works under the direction of the SPD Manager and follows established policies and procedures. The role plans, designs, and implements education for sterile processing department staff, including onboarding and orienting new employees. The educator develops and maintains staff knowledge in specialized processing of reusable medical devices, assesses employee competency and compliance, and provides SPD-related education to clinical staff as a subject matter expert. The position may also require other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One to two years of specialist training in the specialty area.
• National certification in Sterile Processing (CRCST) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification with at least one year of SPD experience.
• CST-certified employees must obtain CRCST certification within one year of employment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and SPD instrument tracking systems.
• Ability to meet annual Joint Commission mandatory education, in-service, health, and new employee orientation requirements.
• Participation in the TB/PPD Surveillance Program.
• Maintain required professional licenses and/or certifications.
• Ability to stoop, sit, stand, and walk for long periods; frequently assist with lifting patients and heavy equipment; push or pull up to 40 pounds; and carry and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, and be detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

• CIS (Certified Instrument Specialist) certification.
• Experience in sterile processing supervision.
• Previous teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and revise educational programs for new and existing SPD employees.
• Assess and document staff training to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop education plans for continuing education, in-services, certification, and formal education in specialized areas of reusable medical device processing.
• Assess employee competency based on department and hospital policies.
• Assess employee compliance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and ensure SOPs, competencies, and Instructions for Use (IFU) documents are posted and maintained.
• Track, trend, and analyze education data; prepare reports, make recommendations, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Create a positive environment that enhances learning and development.
• Provide SPD-related clinical staff education as the subject matter expert.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED