Senior Sterile Processing Education Specialist

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an experienced SPD Health Educator III to apply training and technical expertise in sterile processing, decontamination, and equipment disposal. You will ensure adherence to policies, resolve complex issues, and contribute to quality and safety programs across the department.

You will develop competency-based educational strategies, create lesson plans, and support ongoing professional development for staff while staying current with advances in the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Four (4) full years of current experience as an active Educator making lesson plans and teaching and training.
• Demonstrated expertise and thorough knowledge of all aspects of sterile processing operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training programs for sterile processing and quality improvement.
• Contribute to continual quality and safety assessment programs.
• Establish and uphold standards for sterilization, decontamination, and disposal of equipment and supplies.

Skills

Health education

Training skills

Problem solving

Quality assurance

Sterile processing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking an experienced SPD Health Educator III to apply training and technical expertise in sterile processing, decontamination, and equipment disposal. You will ensure adherence to policies, resolve complex issues, and contribute to quality and safety programs across the department.

You will develop competency-based educational strategies, create lesson plans, and support ongoing professional development for staff while staying current with advances in the field.