Sterile Processing Educator - Sterile Processing Department

About the Role

Under general supervision of the Materials Management Director and according to established policies and procedures, the SPD Educator designs, plans, and manages education projects. Responsibilities include aligning education goals with business needs and identified strategies of Tampa General Hospital, while performing duties in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the hospital.

Responsibilities

SPD Duties

• Collaborates and participates with the manager in department operations.
• Exercises independent judgment and advanced SPD skills.

Education Duties

• Designs learning and delivers training to facilitate organizational change.
• Measures and evaluates the impact of education and contributes to the improvement of human performance.
• Coordinates department orientation through preceptor selection and participates in orientee assessments and completion of Competency-Based Orientation (CBO).
• Facilitates and produces CAPS, maintains department-based CBO, and facilitates preceptor assessment/development.
• Assists the manager in completing mandatory education initiatives such as new policies, new products, house-wide initiatives, and department-based requirements.
• Provides SPD re-education as needed.
• Assists with the promotion of national certifications.
• Participates in the new hire selection process.
• Serves as a subject matter expert to represent the department.
• Participates in setting department goals and assessing effectiveness.
• Maintains staff department and educational records.
• Provides department-specific education to meet OSHA and accrediting entity compliance.
• Ensures timelines are met for all mandatory education.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• National certification in CRCST and CIS, or CST (Certified Surgical Technician), or CMRP (Certified Materials & Resource Professional) required.
• Five (5) years of experience in Healthcare Materials Management, with two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred.

Schedule

• Full-time, scheduled days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
• Shift: Day (hours and shifts will vary).

Pay

Minimum salary: $25.54 per hour.

Work Location: TGH Main Campus (on-site).