Sterile Processing Trainer

About the role

The Sterile Processing Trainer is responsible for training non-credit workforce program trainees in the theoretical and practical aspects of sterile processing, including preparing trainees for entry-level positions in healthcare facilities. The Trainer will work collaboratively with workforce development leadership and employer partners to ensure non-credit workforce programs have successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Trains, supervises and assesses trainees’ progress in meeting training program requirements.
• Evaluates and reports overall training program progress.
• Maintains communication with clinical partners.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate records for each trainee.
• Congducts or oversees clinical competency training examinations, monitors trainee progress and maintains comprehensive records on trainee performance.
• Confers with and advises trainees on their clinical performance and progress.
• Adheres to clinical training guidelines consistent with the program’s didactic and clinical training content.
• Congducts and oversees clinical training demonstrations and lab sessions.
• Maintains the quality of clinical training and its conformance to certification standards.
• Delivers training in accordance with approved course description, learning outcomes and schedule.
• Delivers training to a set curriculum plan with clear learning outcomes and competencies.
• Presents a program syllabus in advance of the training program start date.
• Ensures that training plans and training materials for the full training program are relevant and current.
• Conducts all training sessions at the scheduled time.
• Responds to trainee inquiries and provides prompt feedback on training assignments.
• Congducts coordination with other trainers in the program to ensure curriculum continuity across training programs.
• Adapts training techniques based on feedback from trainees and program stakeholders and implements sound training practices.
• Completes mandatory College training, as well as other employee training as needed or assigned.
• Complies with all relevant laws, policies and procedures.
• Assists in development of new training program curricula as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates degree
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) credential or a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) credential
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in central sterile processing or two (2) years of teaching/training experience in central sterile processing
• Preferred qualifications include:
  • Graduate of an education program in Surgical Technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency, possessing a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
  • Endoscope reprocessing certification, such as Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) through HSPA or Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) through CBSPD
  • Three (3) years of related industry experience
  • Experience with non-credit training and/or adult learning
  • Prior experience training/teaching/presenting in an online environment

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and/or experience using a variety of training delivery methods.
• Knowledge of current industry practices regarding training content.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a wide range of faculty, staff and trainees.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and ability to use LMS systems for training delivery.
• Knowledge of HIPPA privacy regulations and policies.
• Ability to design and implement training content that align training objectives with trainee outcomes.
• Ability to develop and adapt training and training strategies that promote the acquisition and application of knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to deliver content in non-traditional settings, including but not limited to hybrid, online and community-based settings.
• Ability to work days, nights or weekends to accommodate training schedules.
• Ability to travel throughout the College’s service area, including its seven campuses and other locations in the community where training courses may be held.