Sterile Processing Educator na Hurley Medical Center
Hurley Medical Center · Flint, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Professional
- Escritório em Flint
GENERAL SUMMARY: The Sterile Processing Educator is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs that ensure the competency and compliance of sterile processing personnel. This role supports onboarding, continuing education, and certification preparation, while promoting best practices in infection control, instrument reprocessing, and regulatory compliance.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direct supervision of a departmental director/manager or designee who assigns, instructs, and evaluates work for conformance to prescribed procedures and techniques.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver orientation programs for new sterile processing staff.
- Develop and maintain ongoing education modules aligned with industry standards (e.g., AAMI, HSPA, CBSPD, AORN, TJC).
- Conduct competency assessments and audits to ensure adherence to protocols.
- Collaborate with department leadership to identify training needs and performance gaps.
- Collaborate with department leadership to maintain policies to current standards.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on sterilization techniques, instrumentation, and equipment, and high-level disinfection.
- Prepare staff for certification exams and continuing education requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of training, competencies, and compliance documentation.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and regulatory readiness efforts.
- Perform other related duties as required/assigned. Utilizes new improvement and/or technologies related to the job assignment.
Qualifications
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Certification in sterile processing (CRCST, CIS, or CBSPD) required.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in sterile processing.
- Strong knowledge of sterilization standards, infection prevention, and surgical instrumentation.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with learning management systems and Microsoft Office Suite and Google.
- Proficiency with SPM Instrument Tracking System.
- Demonstrates effective judgment and ability to understand, react competently and treat (if appropriate) the unique needs of patient age groups served.
- Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with patients, families, public, physicians and hospital personnel.
- Work Environment: Hospital or clinical setting with exposure to sterilization equipment and surgical instruments.
- May require occasional second shift and/or weekend rotation.
