Education Coordinator - Sterile Processing Outpatient Sites

UVA Health; Virginia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Disability coverage

Certification and Education Support

Job summary

UVA Health Education Coordinator SPD oversees training for Sterile Processing staff across the main SPD and OPSC, ensuring adherence to IAHCSMM, CBSPD, AORN, Joint Commission, FDA, DNV, CDC, OSHA and AAMI standards. Provides guidance to instrument processing teams and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires 3+ years of training and Sterile Processing experience, with CRCST/CSPDT certifications and ongoing CE requirements, and is based at UVA Health with comprehensive

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• 3+ years training experience required; 3+ years Sterile Processing experience required.
• CRCST (IAHCSMM) or CSPDT (CBSPD) certification required. CER (IAHCSMM) or CFER (CBSPD) certification within 6 months of hire/promotion. CIS (IAHCSMM) or CSIS (CBSPD) within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Staff development: training SPD team members at main SPD and OPSC.
• Leadership in professional development of SPD staff at main SPD and OPSC.
• Ensure employees are trained on all required competency levels.
• Conduct competency assessments and address deficiencies with training.
• Assist in new hire orientation and on-the-job training as directed by Manager.
• Maintain training records and documentation of competency levels and certifications.
• Coordinate ongoing staff education with in-services as determined by Manager.
• Adjust schedules to cover all shifts for training needs.

Skills

Staff development

Training

Leadership

Competency assessment

Documentation

Education

Associate degree

High School Diploma

CRCST (IAHCSMM)

CER (IAHCSMM)

CIS (IAHCSMM)

CSIS (CBSPD)

CSPDT (CBSPD)

Tools

Certification log

Job description

The Education Coordinator SPD ensures that all Sterile Processing staff both internal and external to UVA are properly trained and operating within the guidelines set forth by various industry standards and regulations including, but not limited to IAHCSMM, CBSPD, AORN, The Joint Commission, FDA, DNV, CDC, OSHA, AAMI. Performs various educational duties under supervision and guidance from the operations leadership. Potential to support and work alongside all instrument processing solutions to include but not limited to continuous improvement.

The Role

• Staff Development: Provides training / development to SPD team members at main SPD and OPSC.
• Leadership / Professional Development: Provides leadership in professional development of SPD team members at main SPD and OPSC.
• Effectively works with hospital department SPD leadership to ensure employees are effectively trained on all required competency skill levels.
• Conducts sterile processing employee assessments of job performance to policy and standard work; identifies competency deficiencies and conducts effective training to eliminate gaps.
• Participates and assists in new hire orientation and on the job, training as directed by Manager or Supervisor.
• Completes and maintains training records, employee education files and documentation of competency skill level.
• Ensures employee training files and documentation of competency skill levels and certifications are up to date in the hospital files or database and accurately reflect the employees’ job-related responsibilities.
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of multi-specialty instrumentation and serves as a resource for staff in SPD.
• Provides re-education training and communication for performance issues found in the OR and instrumentation tray audits.
• Conducts employee assessments and trains to deficiencies noted.
• Aid in the on-going development of staff education by providing in-services to staff at a cadence determined by Manager.
• Adjust schedule to work with all employees on all shifts to ensure training needs are met and supported.

Minimum Requirements

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent; Associate degree Preferred

Experience: 3+ years training experience required. 3+ years Sterile Processing experience required

Licensure: CRCST (IAHCSMM) or CSPDT (CBSPD) certification required. CER (IAHCSMM) or CFER (CBSPD) certification required within 6 months of hire date or promotion. CIS (IAHCSMM) or CSIS (CBSPD) certification required within 1 year of hire date or promotion. Must maintain certification by completing 12 Continuing Education Credit Hours each year, or more if required for a specific certification

Physical Demands: Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling and bending/stooping and reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $18.37 - $36.74 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and Education Support

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

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