Reprocessing Educator

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic on the Main Campus offers a role as Reprocessing Educator, planning and delivering education to caregivers in a fast-paced health system. You’ll set standards and motivate learners while aligning with industry regulations and Cleveland Clinic quality expectations to improve outcomes and efficiency.

The position requires teaching across campuses, development of orientation programs, and coordination of ongoing education, with travel to Florida facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and five years recent sterile processing experience or six years progressive experience.
• Sterile Processing certification (CRCST, CSPDT, CFER, CER) must be maintained.
• Dual CRCST/CSPDT and CFER/CER certification required within 24 months of hire.
• Knowledge of AAMI Standards for sterile processing.
• Preceptor training and teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, direct, implement and evaluate education for caregivers.
• Develop and use evaluations to measure effectiveness.
• Assist in department orientation and staff competencies.
• Coordinate continuing education and caregiver development.
• Consult with Nursing Institute, Surgical Operations and Infection Prevention.

Skills

Education planning

Training delivery

Evaluation design

Orientation development

Continuing education

Clinical consultation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, education, or healthcare admin

Sterile Processing certification (CRCST/CSPDT/CFER/CER)

Dual CRCST/CSPDT and CFER/CER within 24 months

Tools

SPM clinical system

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As Reprocessing Educator, you will plan and implement reprocessing education to caregivers while maintaining a positive and professional environment. You will set standards and expectations by emphasizing integrity through your conduct and work ethic, helping motivate pupils through effective teaching methodologies. Ultimately, by developing and delivering education that aligns with industry regulations and Cleveland Clinic's rigorous quality expectations, you play a critical part in reducing surgical site infections, improving instrument processing efficiency and enhancing patient outcomes. This role is more than just an educator position. You gain an opportunity to be a key player in a healthcare system that is setting the standard for sterile processing excellence.

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Main Campus and will float to additional CCF hospitals as needed.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Design, direct, implement and evaluate educational offerings based on knowledge, skills and learning levels of caregivers.
• Develop and utilize appropriate evaluations to determine the effectiveness of educational activities.
• Assist in the development of department specific orientation/competencies and orientation of caregivers.
• Coordinate continuing education, training programs and caregivers’ development.
• Consult with individuals within the Nursing Institute, Surgical Operations, Infection Prevention, CCF and the community regarding professional practices and caregiver roles.
  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Education, Healthcare Administration or related field and five years recent sterile processing experience with demonstrated technical and instrument expertise OR an additional six years progressively responsible experience
• Sterile Processing certification (e.g., CRCST, CSPDT, CFER, or CER) that must be maintained
• Dual certification of the CRCST/CSPDT and the CFER/CER required within twenty-four months of hire
• Demonstrated knowledge of AAMI Standards supporting all processes performed in Sterile Processing
• Preceptor training
• Demonstrated expertise in reprocessing and computer skills utilizing clinical systems (SPM) and Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with surgical instruments, decontamination, sterilization and high-level disinfection
• Experience with training methods, competency assessments and instructional technology
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies and quality assurance measures
• Able to travel to various Cleveland Clinic facilities within the Florida region

Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver:

• Lead technician or supervisory experience
• Experience utilizing a Learning Management System (LMS) to develop, manage, and track training programs, ensuring staff competency and regulatory compliance
• undefined
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Exposure to sterile processing environments, including decontamination and sterilization areas.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• In some locations, ability to move 25 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum Annual Salary: $52,270.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $79,727.50
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).