Sterile Processing Educator

About the Role

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally and grow spiritually by extending the healing ministry of Christ. You will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule

Full time, Day-Weekend shift

Location

501 REDMOND RD NW, Rome, Georgia, 30165

Responsibilities

• Utilizes evaluation methods to determine the effectiveness of individual and overall programs.
• Ensures department compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Writes and administers annual competencies, submitting documentation to Human Resources and Education departments.
• Uses performance improvement models to identify and resolve issues and improve outcomes within and between departments.
• Facilitates and coordinates continuing education opportunities for SPD employees.
• Identifies employee education needs through formal and informal assessments.
• Plans, develops, and implements educational programs for SPD staff.
• Teaches classes within areas of expertise such as decontamination, tray assembly, sterilization, case carting, supplies, and OR scheduling.
• Collects and interprets statistical data to improve departmental competency performance.
• Partners with all hospital departments to identify, improve, and implement best practices and protocols.
• Performs root cause analysis, makes recommendations, and develops training materials to reduce future defects.
• Researches current literature and standards to identify optimal learning experiences for staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have comprehensive knowledge and experience in surgical instrumentation, microbiology as it relates to SPD and OR, cleaning procedures, disinfection, sterilization, and the care, handling, disassembly of hospital equipment and surgical instruments. [Required]
• Knowledge of specific health care products, patient care equipment, and basic use is required. [Preferred]
• Must hold comprehensive knowledge in inventory control, supply distribution, receiving, reprocessing techniques and principles, production management, and regulating agency standards. [Preferred]
• Five years of responsible SPD experience and progressive work experiences in SPD and adult education learning and development positions. [Preferred]
• Knowledge of operating room procedures, Joint Commission standards, American National Standard/Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. [Preferred]

Qualifications

• Associate degree [Preferred]
• Bachelor's degree [Preferred]
• High School Graduate or Equivalent [Required]
• Graduate of an accredited vocational school

Work Experience

• 2+ years operating room experience [Preferred]
• 5+ years sterile processing with demonstrated teaching skills [Preferred]
• Previous supervisory experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) [Required]
• OR Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) [Required]
• OR Certified in Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) [Required]

Physical Requirements

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Physical Requirements

Pay

$20.60 - $38.31 per hour