Sterile Processing Clinical Educator

Cone Health Medical Group; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health Medical Group is seeking a Clinical Educator Sterile Processing to lead education for Sterile Processing Technicians, ensuring compliance with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.

The role conducts training sessions, workshops, and hands-on demonstrations, evaluates training effectiveness, and collaborates with other departments to promote interdisciplinary learning.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• CRCST Certified Central Sterile Tech required.
• CHL and CIS certification within one year of employment required.
• CST Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts training sessions, workshops, and hands-on demonstrations to educate staff on sterile processing techniques, infection control practices, and equipment operation.
• Develops and delivers comprehensive training programs for sterile processing staff, including orientation for new hires and ongoing education for existing staff.
• Collaborates with department managers to identify training needs and develop customized educational plans to address improvements.
• Stays up to date with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements related to sterile processing and incorporates this knowledge into training programs.
• Evaluates training effectiveness through assessments, feedback, and performance evaluations; makes necessary adjustments for continuous improvement.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and compliance activities to ensure adherence to standards.
• Maintains accurate documentation of training activities, attendance records, and staff certifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

CRCST Certification

CHL Certification

CIS Certification

CST Certification

Job description

The Clinical Educator Sterile Processing provides comprehensive education and training to Sterile Processing Techs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements. This role is responsible for conducting training sessions, workshops, and hands-on demonstrations, evaluating the effectiveness of training programs, and collaborating with other departments to promote interdisciplinary learning.

Essential Job Function:

• Conducts training sessions, workshops, and hands-on demonstrations to educate staff on sterile processing techniques, infection control practices, and equipment operation.
• Develops and delivers comprehensive training programs for sterile processing staff, including orientation programs for new hires and ongoing education for existing staff.
• Collaborates with department managers and supervisors to identify training needs and develop customized educational plans to address specific areas of improvement.
• Stays up to date with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements related to sterile processing, and incorporate this knowledge into training programs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of training programs through assessments, feedback, and performance evaluations, and make necessary adjustments to ensure continuous improvement.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and compliance activities to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and best practices.
• Maintains accurate documentation of training activities, attendance records, and staff certifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Required: Associate's Degree
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree

Experience:

• Required: 5-7 years; experience as a Surgical Technologist or Sterile Processing Technician.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Required: CRCST Certified Central Sterile Tech; CHL and CIS within one year of employment.
• Preferred: CST Cert Surgical Technologist.