Reprocessing Educator

Cleveland Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus is seeking a Reprocessing Educator to plan and deliver education for caregivers in sterile processing. You will set standards, enhance instrument handling and reduce infections through effective teaching and regulatory alignment.

You’ll also travel to additional Cleveland Clinic facilities, lead ongoing education programs, and partner with nursing and infection prevention teams to uphold quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 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 six years progressively responsible experience
• Sterile Processing certification (CRCST CSPDT CFER CER) and maintenance
• Dual certification of CRCST/CSPDT and CFER/CER within twenty-four months of hire
• Knowledge of AAMI Standards for Sterile Processing
• Preceptor training and instructional technology experience
• Travel to Cleveland Clinic facilities within the Florida region

Responsibilities

• Design, direct, implement and evaluate educational offerings based on caregivers’ knowledge, skills and learning levels
• Develop and utilize evaluations to determine effectiveness of educational activities
• Assist in development of department orientations and competencies
• Coordinate continuing education and caregiver development
• Consult with Nursing Institute and Infection Prevention regarding professional practices

Skills

Education design

Training delivery

Curriculum development

Public speaking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Education or Healthcare Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

SPM clinical systems

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Reprocessing Educator

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Sterile Processing-Operations

Job Code

T98154

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Schedule

7:00am-4:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

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.

AsReprocessingEducator, you will plan and implement reprocessing education to caregiverswhilemaintaininga positive and professional environment. You will set standards and expectationsby emphasizing integrity through your conduct and work ethic, helping motivatepupilsthrough effective teaching methodologies.Ultimately, bydeveloping 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 worksdays from7:00 a.m. –4:00 p.m.at Main Campus and will float toadditionalCCF hospitals as needed.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Design, direct,implementand evaluateeducational offerings based on knowledge,skillsand learning levels of caregivers.

• Develop andutilizeappropriate evaluationstodeterminethe effectiveness of educational activities.

• Assistin the development of department specific orientation/competencies and orientation of caregivers.

• Coordinate continuing education, trainingprogramsand caregivers’ development.

• Consult with individuals within the Nursing Institute, Surgical Operations, Infection Prevention,CCFand the communityregardingprofessional practices and caregiver roles.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s Degree inBusiness Administration, Education, HealthcareAdministrationor 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

• Demonstratedexpertisein reprocessing and computer skillsutilizingclinical systems (SPM) and Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Experience with surgical instruments, decontamination,sterilizationand high-level disinfection

• Experience with training methods, competencyassessmentsand 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.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.