Staff Education Specialist, Sterile Processing

Hugh Chatham Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 69,056,000 - 103,584,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Supervisor at the Winston Salem Campus to oversee orientation and staff training while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and safety. This role serves as a key resource for the SPD team and supports ongoing professional development.

The position emphasizes developing and maintaining manuals, planning education for new staff, and coordinating in-service needs across shifts to meet department goals and patient safety requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CSPDT or CRCST certification or equivalent required.
• Five years in Sterile Processing or 3 years with certified program.

Responsibilities

• Oversees orientation and training of new employees and ongoing education.
• Demonstrates expertise in central sterile processing and serves as staff resource.
• Educates staff on regulatory standards, current practices, and safety.
• Maintains orientation manuals and skills checklists.
• Creates individualized training plans for new staff and conducts weekly assessments.
• Coordinates in-service schedules for new instruments and continuing education.
• Maintains in-service records and ensures staff receive necessary information.
• Adapts schedules to support training across all shifts and weekends as needed.
• Collaborates with SPD Manager and OR Education Resource Team on education needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Educational program planning

Sterilization equipment operation

Education

CSPDT

CRCST

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Steam sterilizer

Low temp sterilizers

Ultrasonic washers

Washer decontaminators

Job description

Department

37719 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Sterile Processing Services

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Full Time Days

40 hours weekly

Monday – Friday, 0730 – 1530

• Shift could vary to meet the departmental and teammate needs on evening/night shift
• Position does include travel to other AHWFB Hospital locations (Alleghany, Davie, High Point, Hugh Chatham, Lexington, Wilkes and future Greensboro hospital)

Pay Range

$24.10 - $36.15

Schedule

Full Time Days

40 hours weekly

Monday – Friday, 0730 – 1530

• Shift could vary to meet the departmental and teammate needs on evening/night shift

Location

Winston Salem Campus

• Position does include travel to other AHWFB Hospital locations (Alleghany, Davie, High Point, Hugh Chatham, Lexington, Wilkes and future Greensboro hospital)

Major Responsibilities

• Oversees orientation and training of all new employees and continuing education for all employees.
• Demonstrates expert skill and knowledge in central sterile processing, incorporating developmental, cultural and ethical considerations. Acts as a resource for staff members.
• Provides education to staff on regulatory standards and compliance, current clinical practice issues, and safety standards.
• Maintains and updates all orientation manuals and skills checklists.
• Creates individualized training plan for all new employees. Conducts weekly assessments of new employees and adjusts orientation training schedule as needed.
• Assesses competency of preceptorsto ensure they have the knowledge and skill to assist with orientation of new employees.
• Provides re-education to employees as performance issues arise.
• Coordinates in-service schedule for new instruments, continuing education, etc.
• Maintains the in-service records and ensures that all staff receive the necessary information.
• Adjusts schedule to work with all employees on all shifts to ensure training needs are met and supported. Demonstrates ability to work pre-arranged weekend, night, and evening hours.
• Communicates with SPD Manager regarding any educational needs or issues.
• Liaisons with OR Clinical Education Resource Team and assists with OR staff education as needed. 13. Protects self, co-workers and facility by following approved policies and procedures to prevent the spread of bloodborne and/or airborne disease(s)

Minimum Job Requirements

Education:

High school diploma or GED

Certification / Registration / License:

Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT), or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), or other sterile processing certification required

Work Experience:

Five years' experience in Sterile Processing or completion of an accredited Sterile Processing certificate program with three years' experience in Sterile Processing.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Excellent oral and written communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Demonstrates ability to assess the need for, plan, implement and evaluate high-quality, cost-effective educational programs for staff. Ability to operate equipment such as the steam sterilizer, low temperature sterilizers, ultrasonic washers, and washer decontaminators

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Exposure to hazards associated with bodily fluids and tissue Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases Exposure to chemical agents used in cleaning Exposure to hazards of steam and heat, may be subject to burns Loud stressful environment due to equipment and high demands Subject to varying and unpredictable situations Subject to many interruptions Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries

Our Commitment To You

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.);

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.