Sterile Processing Services Educator

Hartford Healthcare•New Britain, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Services Educator manages and organizes all continuing education for the SPS department. Ensures that the HHC standardized training program is utilized. Responsible for documenting cadence and attendance, training compliance reporting, and facilitates training classes. Observes and educates the personnel performing Sterile Processing functions. Runs a rigorous training and development program for new SPS staff, as well as a remediation program for existing staff. Educates employees on proper infection prevention procedures for decontamination, sterilization, storage, transportation of equipment, sterile supplies and instruments/sets utilized across HHC hospitals and surgical centers.

Requirements

High school diploma
3+ years of experience in sterile processing
1+ years of training experience and/or process improvement leadership and implementation
SPS Certification required
Ability to lift 40 pounds
Maintain a minimum of 10 CEUs per year
Knowledge of AAMI/JCAHO/AORN regulations
Understanding of Lean management processes in order to utilize data to drive process improvement and create standard
Demonstrate proficiency in planning and delivering education and training effectively, in compliance with AAMI/JCAHO/AORN regulations and HHC protocols.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Manages and organizes all continuing education for the SPS department.
Ensures that the HHC standardized training program is utilized.
Responsible for documenting cadence and attendance, training compliance reporting, and facilitates training classes.
Observes and educates the personnel performing Sterile Processing functions.
Runs a rigorous training and development program for new SPS staff, as well as a remediation program for existing staff.
Educates employees on proper infection prevention procedures for decontamination, sterilization, storage, transportation of equipment, sterile supplies and instruments/sets utilized across HHC hospitals and surgical centers.