EDUCATOR STERILE PROCESSING

Advocate Health Care; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking an SPD professional to promote staff growth, coordinate orientation, and supervise training within a fast-paced surgical environment.

The role includes mentoring associates, ensuring policy alignment, and supporting patient care delivery with a focus on quality and safety. A CSPDT/CST is preferred, with strong communication and computer skills essential.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of computer programs.
• 3+ years Surgical environment experience.
• 1+ years teaching or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support staff growth and development.
• Orient SPD associates to policies, procedures and specific functions: decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, case cart assembly, equipment handling.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for staff and monitor engagement and performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Teaching or supervisory experience

Education

CSPDT

CST

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Hand held technology

Job description

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

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.10 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.