Sterile Processing Technician Educator

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician Educator works independently and collaboratively with department managers to coordinate orientation and provide education on equipment, products, and procedures. The role develops and delivers educational programs on proper decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization methods; mentors staff and preceptors; assesses orientation progress; and identifies educational needs and plans to address them. The educator supports ongoing learning through in-services, workshops, computer-based programs, articles, videos, competency assessments, and performance improvement activities.

The role also manages Instrument Asset Management System information, including user access, sterilization documentation, instrument set lists, catalogs, images, repairs and maintenance, and inventory levels. Responsibilities include coordinating system information with Operating Room and Purchasing systems, maintaining instrument and set labeling, producing reports, managing upgrades, communicating with Information Technology, assisting with hardware and software support, creating documentation, training end users, and delegating system duties with Central Sterile and Operating Room management. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least three years of related work experience.
• CRCST certification through HSPA or CBSPD, required within 18 months of hire, or must meet state grandfathering guidelines.
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) or Certified Endoscopy Reprocessor (CER), or ability to obtain one within three months of hire.
• Skills in communication, infection control, mathematics, mentoring, multitasking, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate orientation in collaboration with department managers, orientees, and preceptors.
• Collaborate with management in selecting preceptors and coordinate schedules for required classes.
• Assess orientation progress through follow-up with orientees and preceptors, identify educational needs, and assist with plans to address them.
• Provide support to preceptors and mentor staff.
• Develop and deliver educational programs on proper decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization methods.
• Provide ongoing education to department staff, clinics, and inpatient units based on identified needs and requests.
• Educate staff on new equipment, instrumentation, products, procedures, and emergency handling.
• Identify, communicate, and provide required in-services, and monitor individual compliance with required elements.
• Establish educational opportunities through workshops, computer-based programs, articles, and videos.
• Coordinate annual staff competency assessments and participate in performance improvement activities.
• Collaborate with department management to identify educational needs and develop process-improvement plans.
• Manage Instrument Asset Management System information, including users, security levels, sterilization documentation, instrument set lists, catalog items, images, repairs and maintenance, and inventory levels.
• Coordinate system information with Operating Room and Purchasing systems as appropriate.
• Manage instrument and set labeling; produce periodic and ad hoc reports; and manage system upgrades.
• Communicate with Information Technology and assist with hardware and software support.
• Create and distribute system documentation and manage end-user training.
• Delegate system duties in conjunction with Central Sterile and Operating Room management.

Benefits

• Full health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account with employer contribution.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contribution.
• Paid time off plan with accrual.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
• Adoption and fertility assistance.
• Parental leave pay and military leave pay.
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
• A $3,000 signing bonus, if eligible.

What This Job Offers

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