Sterile Processing Staff Educator - TOSH

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Educator is an Instrument Technologist who serves as an expert educator with strong knowledge of reprocessing Reusable Medical Equipment(RME). The Educator is responsible for staff education, training, and competencies in various Sterile Processing areas. The Educator ensures that reprocessing activities comply with departmental and hospital policies and are congruent with State Health Department Rules and Regulations, JCAHO standards, HSPA, and AORN and AMMI standards. The Educator is a member of the Sterile Services leadership team and works in collaboration with other team members to support optimal and efficient sterile processes. In addition, the Sterile Processing Educator promotes positive customer relations and an atmosphere of teamwork and professionalism.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED plus 1 year of Sterile Processing experience
CRCST/ CBSPD or Sterile Processing Certification within 1 year of hire

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree
2 yrs or more of Sterile Processing experience
IAHCSMM/CBSPD Certified

Responsibilities

Provides accurate documentation concerning staff performance and competencies.
Demonstrates understanding and ability to train staff of various types of instrumentation and endoscopes according to manufacturer instructions.
Ensures that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available in each reprocessing area.
Works closely with Infection Prevention to round and perform tracers where RME is utilized.
May perform other duties as assigned.