Central Sterile Supply-Educator

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Central Sterile Supply Educator to design, implement, and evaluate educational programs in sterile processing. The role requires expertise in infection prevention, quality assurance, and effective training techniques.

Key qualifications include an Associate’s degree in healthcare and CRCST or CSPDT certification. Ideal candidates will have 2 years of relevant experience, supporting quality surgical instrument management in clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Must have CRCST or CSPDT certification within six months of hire.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Preferred 2-4 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement education programs for Central Sterile Supply.
• Act as a subject matter expert and consultant.
• Facilitate the provision of surgical instruments through education.

Skills

Sterile processing expertise

Infection prevention knowledge

Quality assurance

Education and training

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in healthcare or related field

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)

Job description

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Job Title:Central Sterile Supply-EducatorDepartment:University Hospital | Central Sterile Supply

The Educator acts as a subject matter expert in sterile processing, infection prevention, instrumentation, and quality assurance, promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence. The Central Sterile Supply educator is responsible for providing personalized education by designing, developing, implementing and evaluating classroom and clinical instruction to support ongoing educational needs and experiences in CSS. The CSS Educator provides support, education, guidance, and direction to the Central Sterile team to attain/maintain quality surgical instrument, customer service and safe care to patients in clinical areas. The CSS Educator functions as an educational consultant within the Operating Rooms and CSS works to cultivate collaboration, enthusiasm, and mutual respect. The educator provides supportive services directed towards annual competencies completion, developing and updating competencies as needed, ensures certification is accurate and updated in workday, cross training, assists with the development, revision, training, of competencies. The CSS Educator incorporates knowledge in clinical practice and adult learning principles. The CSS Educator is responsible for facilitating the provision of surgical instruments through educational activities. The CSS Educator consults and collaborates with all members of the health care team. The CSS Educator serves as a role model and resource for all staff development including supervisors, leads, staff and students within the unit/department/organization.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire:

Associate’s degree in healthcare or a related field. Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician certification (CSPDT) issued through The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) within six months of hire. 2 years of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Additional Information:Location:Central Sterile Supply (1029)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:Varying ShiftsFinal candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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