SPD Training Specialist

Boston Children's Hospital; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Health, dental, vision insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Tuition and certification reimburse

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital seeks a dedicated training specialist to develop and implement interactive, scenario-based learning programs for sterile processing and endoscopy. The role conducts annual competency assessments, evaluates proficiency, and updates coursework based on new regulations.

You will support perioperative education and lead new hire orientation, ensuring staff stay current with instrument care and processing standards.

Qualifications

• Develops and implements interactive, scenario-based learning programs for sterile processing and endoscopy responsibilities.
• Conducts annual needs assessment for staff competency and evaluates proficiency in SPD and endoscopy staff.
• Uses diverse training methods and tools to maximize learning effectiveness.
• Monitors, measures, and communicates training program effectiveness.
• Documents outcomes and reports issues related to training.
• Provides individualized orientation and education for instrument care, SPD, and Endoscopy staff with Perioperative Education.
• Oversees new hire orientation for sterile processing departments.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements interactive learning programs for SPD and endoscopy.
• Conducts annual competency needs assessments and evaluates proficiency.
• Applies varied training methods to maximize effectiveness.
• Monitors and reports training outcomes and issues.
• Provides orientation and education for instrument care and SPD staff.
• Oversees new hire orientation in SPD departments.

Skills

Training program development

Needs assessment

Competency evaluation

Training effectiveness measurement

Documentation of training outcomes

Staff orientation & education

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s degree (Preferred)

Job description

Schedule: 7:00AM to 3:00 PM
Position Summary/ Department Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements interactive, scenario-based learning programs for sterile processing and endoscopy-related responsibilities.
• Conducts and incorporates an annual needs assessment for competency of staff. Assesses the competency and evaluates the proficiency of the sterile processing and endoscopy staff.
• Utilizes a variety of training methodologies, techniques, concepts, learning tools, and practices to ensure maximum effectiveness of training programs.
• Monitors, measures, and communicates effectiveness of training programs.
• Documents training outcomes and reports issues.
• Assesses trainees' abilities, skills, and learning outcomes.
• Revises and updates online course work, competencies, etc. based on departmental changes that are in line with new regulations.
• Provides individualized orientation and education for all instrument care, SPD, and Endoscopy staff in conjunction with the Perioperative Education staff.
• Provides education and support for the perioperative departments. Provide updates to perioperative staff regarding instrument processing, point of use care for instruments, instrument tray care, and functionality of instruments.
• Oversees new hire orientation for the sterile processing departments.
• Maintains education calendar of all mandatory and site/vendor-specific education presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

Certification/Registration Required:

• Current certification from HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution )
• CER (Certified Endoscopy Reprocessor), CIS (Certified Instrument Specialist), and CHL (Certified Healthcare Leadership) (Preferred)

Education:

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent experience
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Work Experience Required:

• Five years of experience in SPD with 2 years as Supervisor/manager in SPD and at least 3 years as SPD Tech

The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.