What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educator Sterile Processing - LGH Sterile Processing/Full Time Days position at Centra Medical Group?
The Sterile Processing Educator is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of training curriculum for the onboarding and staff development within the Sterile Processing Department. Responsible for localizing policies and procedures within the Sterile Processing Department. Continual appraisal of the staff capacity to adhere to documented policies and procedures with the creation of ad hoc training, coaching and recommendations for performance management as appropriate.
Required Education: High School Diploma / GED
Preferred Education: Bachelors Degree
Required Experience: Five (5) years of responsible Sterile Processing experience and progressive work experiences in Sterile Processing and adult education learning and development positions if don't have current CRCST certification OR three (3) years of responsible Sterile Processing experience and progressive work experiences in Sterile Processing and adult education learning and development positions if already have current CRCST certification. Must have comprehensive knowledge and experience in surgical instrumentation, microbiology as it relates to Sterile Processing and OR, cleaning procedure, disinfection, sterilization, and the care, handling, disassembly of hospital equipment and surgical instruments. Knowledge of specific health care products, patient care equipment and basic use. Must hold comprehensive knowledge in inventory control, supply distribution, receiving, reprocessing techniques and principles, production management, and regulating agencies standards
Required Certifications and Licensures: CRCST (or obtain within twelve (12) months in job)
Plan, develop, design and implement education and training programs and clinical workshops to improve team member competency including preparation, facilitation and follow up
Conduct and/or arrange in-service training for departmental staff to keep staff informed of current trends in Sterile Processing operations, regulatory agencies, public health education and the work of other agencies
Act as subject matter expert in the following areas: (i.e., decontamination, tray assembly, sterilization, case carting, supplies, and other Sterile Processing specific functions)
Collect and interpret statistical data on the progress and success of the educational programs based on the productivity and quality performance reports and utilizes the data to improve the departments competency performance
Create, implement and manage standardized team member skills assessment in regard to all functions within the Sterile Processing Department. Document skill gaps and corrective action and training collateral to support the continual training and development of team members
Liaison and partner with all departments within the hospital that receive or provide services to the Sterile Processing department to identify, improve and implement best practices and protocol of interaction
Perform root cause analysis and make recommendations on resolutions as well as develop training materials to aid in the reduction of future defects
Perform standard instrument technician duties as required to help with department operation
Create and implement a new employee orientation and on-boarding for the department
May perform other duties as assigned or requested and job specification can be modified or updated at any time
