Sterile Processing Educator

About the role

Works independently and collaboratively with department managers to coordinate the orientation process and provide in the department and on-the-unit education of new equipment products and procedures. Develops and provides system educational programs regarding proper decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization methods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the orientation process through an active involvement with orientee and preceptor.
• Collaborates with management team in selection of preceptor.
• Coordinates schedules for required classes with preceptor.
• Assesses progress of orientation by follow-up with orientee and preceptor.
• Identifies educational needs, assists with plan development to meet needs.
• Provides support of preceptor throughout orientation process.
• Functions as a mentor.
• Provides ongoing education based on individual department needs, staff request and management request.
• Provides ongoing education of proper technique for decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization to clinics and inpatient units based on individual unit needs, staff request and management request.
• Assists staff with education of new equipment and instrumentation, products, procedures and handling emergencies.
• Facilitates, supports and provides required education by identifying and communicating relevant in-services.
• Monitors individual compliance of required elements.
• Fosters growth of individual staff members through mentoring.
• Establishes educational opportunities for all staff through workshops, computer based programs, articles and videos.
• Collaborates with department management team to foster department growth, identify educational needs and develop plans related to process improvement.
• Coordinates annual staff competency assessment.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.

Instrument Asset Management System duties

• Manages all Instrument Asset Management System information including: User information, Security levels, Sterilization documentation, Instrument Set Lists, Item catalog, System images, Repair and Maintenance, and inventory levels.
• Coordinates system information with Operating Room and Purchasing systems as appropriate.
• Manages individual instrument and set labeling.
• Produces reports on an ad hoc and periodic basis.
• Manages implementation of system upgrades.
• Communicates with Information Technology department.
• Assists with hardware and software support.
• Creates and distributes system documentation.
• Manages end-user training.
• Delegates system duties appropriately in conjunction with Central Sterile and Operating Room management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required
• Minimum of 3 years related work experience required
• Active CRCST AND Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) or Certified Endoscopy Reprocessor (CER), or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Schedule

Full-Time; Days

Pay

$3000 Signing Bonus, if eligible

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