Sterile Processing Educator

About the role

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement staff education and professional development activities and programs related to Sterile Processing new hire on-boarding, annual competencies, and certification.
• Work with Leadership and Quality Assurance Coordinators to develop an education plan to reduce errors and improve department outcomes.
• Evaluate and update education material to remain in accordance with changing recommendations in AAMI standards.
• Collaborate with staff and representatives of other organizations to develop, present and/or evaluate clinically focused training, and continuing education.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate ongoing educational activities and programs for sterile processing technicians.
• Daily hands-on training of new hires and preceptors to ensure consistency and high quality outcomes.
• Participate in activities that promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Periop leadership to develop, review and update CSPD policies and procedures.
• Participate in professional development and lifelong learning.
• Collaborate with leadership to assess the educational needs of the staff and develop appropriate education plan and standard work documents.

Requirements

Full-time and BenefitsShift - Primary hours Monday thru Friday 3:00pm - 11:00pm. The position however requires flexibility on hours worked.

Must be a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: No Experience
• Licenses & Certifications: CRCST

Skills

Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree, 5-10 years Supervisor Experience

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date. Disability insurance* paid for by BJC. Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution. 401(k) plan with BJC match. Tuition Assistance available on first day. BJC Institute for Learning and Development. Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time. Adoption assistance.