Sterile Processing Trainer

Tennessee Board of Regents•Nashville, TN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Trainer is responsible for training non-credit workforce program trainees in the theoretical and practical aspects of sterile processing, including preparing trainees for entry-level positions in healthcare facilities. The Trainer will work collaboratively with workforce development leadership and employer partners to ensure non-credit workforce programs have successful outcomes.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency and possess a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the field or two (2) years of surgical technology teaching/training experience

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or higher
Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) credential
Three (3) years of related industry experience
Experience with non-credit training and/or adult learning
Prior experience training/teaching/presenting in an online environment

Responsibilities

Trains, supervises and assesses trainees’ progress in meeting training program requirements.
Evaluates and reports overall training program progress.
Maintains communication with clinical partners.
Establishes and maintains appropriate records for each trainee.
Conducts or oversees clinical competency training examinations, monitors trainee progress and maintains comprehensive records on trainee performance.
Confers with and advises trainees on their clinical performance and progress.
Adheres to clinical training guidelines consistent with the program’s didactic and clinical training content.
Conducts and oversees clinical training demonstrations and lab sessions.
Maintains the quality of clinical training and its conformance to certification standards.
Delivers training in accordance with approved course description, learning outcomes and schedule.
Delivers training to a set curriculum plan with clear learning outcomes and competencies.
Prepares a program syllabus in advance of the training program start date.
Ensures that training plans and training materials for the full training program are relevant and current.
Conducts all training sessions at the scheduled time.
Responds to trainee inquiries and provides prompt feedback on training assignments.
Coordinates with other trainers in the program to ensure curriculum continuity across training programs.
Adapts training techniques based on feedback from trainees and program stakeholders and implements sound training practices.
Completes mandatory College training, as well as other employee training as needed or assigned.
Complies with all relevant laws, policies and procedures.
Assists in development of new training program curricula as needed.