Central Processing Educator, Sterile Processing Department, Full Time, Day

01 The Valley Hospital; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 88,312,000 - 110,208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid holidays

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Center discount

Day care discounts

Job summary

The Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Central Processing Educator to lead orientation, competency, quality assurance, and professional development for the Central Processing Department.

Responsibilities include developing policies, maintaining procedures, and coordinating with OR staff; requires high school diploma, sterile processing certification (CBSPD CRCST), and at least three years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, certification as a surgical technologist or sterile processing technician.
• Accredited certification program such as the CBSPD sterilization certification or CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician)

Skills

Instrument knowledge

OR language

Communication skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Instrument tracking

Self-starter

Prioritization

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Telephone skills

Cross-department coordination

Team player

Education

High school diploma

CBSPD CRCST certification

Surgical technologist certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Central Processing Educator is responsible for the planning, implementation and appraisal of the orientation, Competency and Quality Assurance Programs, and professional development for Central Processing Department personnel. The CPD Educator & Quality Assurance Coordinator is also responsible for the development and maintenance of Central Processing Department policies and procedures.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent required, certification as a surgical technologist or sterile processing technician. Accredited certification program such as the CBSPD sterilization certification or CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician)

EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience; preferable in Sterile Processing or Operating Room.

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Must have a good working knowledge of Instruments, the operation/workings of the OR and be able to readily understand their issues and requests.
• Be able to speak the language of the OR.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills required including a working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel.
• Experience with an instrument tracking system preferred.
• Self-starter, ability to work independently when required.
• Ability to set priorities, be flexible, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Utilizes critical thinking and problem solving tools and techniques to analyze situations fully and accurately and to reach productive decisions.
• Detailed oriented, excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Good interpersonal and telephone skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
• Capable of communicating and coordinating with multiple departments.
• A team player.

Job Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus Shift Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay Range: $30.82 - $38.53 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment. Valley Health System is proud of our commitment to improving the lives of our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. When you join Valley, you’re joining a team of people who believe in delivering quality care in a supportive environment where top performance is both nurtured and recognized. Our culture is built on going the extra mile, doing what’s right, and always striving to be better together.