Overview
Review, contribute, and propose revisions to local policy, procedures and processes as needed, and act as a general resource leader and subject matter expert (SME) to the Sterile Processing department. Educate new and existing associates in the department.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with Surgical Support Services market leadership. Identify education gaps and competency opportunities and serve as a subject matter resource when issues arise.
- Assist in the development of standard operating procedures and policies to ensure adherence to national standards.
- Develop and maintain onboarding materials. Develop competency programming for Sterile Processing associates and maintain tracking of skills development.
- Assist in recruitment efforts for roles within the Sterile Processing department.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
- One or more of the following required:
- Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or
- Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Instrument Specialist credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association preferred.
Education
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
- Must hold a Sterile Processing Certification (HSPA), with CRCST required. Candidate will have 6 months to acquire certification.
- Minimum of 5+ years in Sterile Processing, preferably as an educator or manager of Sterile Processing
Location details and seniority/employment type sections have been consolidated into the following:
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Industries
- Hospitals and Health Care
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