Sterile Processing Educator

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. The Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Educator is responsible for the educational direction for SPD and reports directly to the SPD Management team. The SPD Educator provides support, as directed, for operational and clinical direction for SPD as well as other clinical areas that utilize reusable medical equipment (RME). Also responsible for quality management, reprocessing activities pertaining to training, competency assessment, development of standard operating procedures based on equipment manufactures' instructions and aid in succession planning for all areas of SPD reprocessing. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in The MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview The Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Educator is responsible for the educational direction for SPD and reports directly to the SPD Management team. The SPD Educator provides support, as directed, for operational and clinical direction for SPD as well as other clinical areas that utilize reusable medical equipment (RME). Also responsible for quality management, reprocessing activities pertaining to training, competency assessment, development of standard operating procedures based on equipment manufactures' instructions and aid in succession planning for all areas of SPD reprocessing. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in The MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Technical Degree or Diploma Sterile Processing Technical Degree or Diploma Surgical Technology
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing- RN
• Bachelor's Degree Allied Health
• 3-5 years Sterile processing and/or surgical field
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician
• Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician
• Healthcare Sterile Processing Association
• Registered Nurse Arkansas - Arkansas State Board of Nursing
• Registered Nurse Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Nursing
• Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Must have extensive knowledge of methods, skills, and procedures in sterile processing, assembling and packaging of surgical instruments and supplies.
• Must be knowledgeable in surgical instrumentation and procedures.
• Must be knowledgeable in sterilization monitoring, record keeping, and quality assurance protocols.
• Knowledge of principles of quality and performance management, patient safety and evaluation techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment on decision making in resolving new or unusual problems related to the general or technical aspects of the job.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to function with little supervision, delegate work to others, and take initiative to resolve issues.
• Demonstrates leadership in improving and sustaining the quality and effectiveness of care.
• Ability to communicate promptly, clearly and accurately in both written and oral form.
• Ability to organize tasks and maintain control of work flow.
• Strong communication skills including excellent verbal, written and presentation abilities with experience in conveying complex information to management.
• Demonstrated capability in facilitating a collaborative approach to compliance with regulatory standards.
• Ability to consult and negotiate in situations that are controversial and/or sensitive that result in mutual decisions.
• Ability to exercise discretion in what and how to communicate.
• Ability to read and interpret complex statutes and regulations and apply knowledge to manage compliance risk exposure.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a comprehensive orientation and education program for SPD staff.
• Plans and implements standardized learning activities to meet the needs of SPD staff.
• Works collaboratively with Infection Control and Risk Management to ensure patient care is delivered in a safe, effective, timely and efficient manner.
• Serves as a role model/change agent to promote professional and technical development of Associates.
• Maintains and ensures adherence to the sterile field by applying principles of aseptic techniques.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees