EDUCATOR STERILE PROCESSING

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Illinois; On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Department supervisor to lead orientation, education, and development for SPD staff. The role emphasizes promoting staff growth, competency development, and engagement in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The incumbent will collaborate with the manager to ensure regulatory compliance, mentor staff, and support continuous improvement in patient care delivery within SPD.

Qualifications

• CSPDT or CST preferred with current Professional State Licensure under IDFPR.
• 3+ years Surgical environment experience.
• 1+ years teaching or supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, e-mail, and handheld devices.

Responsibilities

• Promotes staff growth and autonomy within SPD.
• Defines and evaluates orientation programs for SPD staff.
• Provides competency-based education for associates.
• Mentors staff and monitors performance and engagement.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

CSPDT

CST

Tools

Microsoft Office

Handheld technology

Job description

Department: 37719 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Sterile Processing Services

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: 9AM- 5:30PM. NO HOLIDAYS NO WEEKENDS

Pay Range: $22.90 - $34.35

Major Responsibilities

• Promotion and support of an environment that is conducive to staff growth and development and autonomy.
• Defines, coordinates, implements, monitors and evaluates SPD orientation program.
• Provides for competency based education process for associates.
• Fosters ongoing professional development of associates by assisting with performance, assessment of needs and assisting individuals with identification of professional goals.
• Promotes participation in educational opportunities
• Develops, monitors, and evaluates the role of unit-based preceptor

Orientation of new Sterile Processing Department associates

• Orient associates to department policies and procedures
• Explain job activities and tasks relative to each position
• Orient associates to specific SPD functions: Decontamination Instrument Assembly Sterilization Case Cart Assembly Equipment handling
• Promotion and support of an environment that is conducive to staff growth.
• Demonstrates, explains and monitors the activities of new orientees or personnel seeking advancement to next technical level.
• Monitors associate engagement and addresses issues or concerns to assure resolution.

In collaboration with the manager, manages processes that supports patient care delivery to optimize patient outcomes, customer satisfaction, and resource management

• Communicates changes in practice and ensures changes are incorporated into daily activities.
• Monitors and evaluates unit compliance with regulatory agency requirements.
• Assumes responsibilities in the absence of the supervisor, in conjunction with the manager.
• Serves as a clinical resource and mentor for staff.
• Monitors associate engagement and addresses issues or concerns to assure resolution.
• Monitors customer satisfaction in collaboration with the manager.
• In conjunction with manager, participates in goal setting and process improvement initiatives.
• Supports and serves as resource to affiliated schools.

Responsibility for professional growth and development

• Stays current on sterilization standards via literature, education events, internal and external resources, and networking.
• Participates in activities to enhance professional growth, such as involvement in professional organizations and continuing education
• Partners with Infection Control to assure alignment
• Promote staff certification.
• Performs all SPD Tech I and II accountabilities when assigned.
• Acts as a resource on instrument identification, appropriate use, location and availability.

Education/Experience Required

• CSPDT, CST preferred.
• 3+ years Surgical environment experience
• 1+ years teaching or supervisory experience pref.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Good working knowledge of computer programs, specifically Microsoft Office, e-mail and hand held technology.
• Good communication skills.
• CSPDT, CST preferred with current Professional State Licensure under IDFPR.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to lift/and or move surgical instrument trays 30-40 lbs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with established time constraints and in difficult situations.
• Exposed to hazardous materials and blood-borne pathogens.
• 24 hour - 7 day availability.
• Ability to prioritize independently and respond to multiple simultaneous requests.
• 30-40 lbs.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient's experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It's offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there's a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we'll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care