Sterile Processing Department Educator

University of Vermont Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Vermont Medical Center seeks a Professional Educator to lead learning within the Sterile Processing Department. You will act as subject matter expert, coach, change agent, researcher and consultant to improve team performance.

Responsibilities include assessing learning needs, developing and executing programs, and evaluating outcomes to influence practice change within local and system-wide contexts.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills and teamwork are essential.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning concepts and customer service.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and presentation tools.
• Experience with learning programs and needs assessment.
• Familiarity with hospital tech stacks (SPM, OneSource, PICIS).
• Ability to set up audiovisual equipment and deliver presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning initiatives for the department and support system goals.
• Assess learning needs and develop/execute educational programs.
• Evaluate effectiveness of education efforts and influence practice changes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote professional practice.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teambuilding skills

Adult learning concepts

Customer service

Public speaking

Presentation creation

Computer skills

Research skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SPM

OneSource

PICIS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Sterile Processing Department training course

CSPDT or CRCST certification

Certified Instrument Specialist

IAHCSMM instructor approval

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SPM

OneSource

PICIS

Job description

Job Summary:
The Professional Educator is a member of the interdisciplinary team and acts as the lead for learning in their environment. As such, they will assume a variety of roles such as subject matter expert, coach, change agent, researcher and consultant. The Professional Educator assumes responsibility for the oversight of learning and development of the team member for whom they have been designated to support. This role is expert an assesses learning needs, develops and executes programs to meet those needs and evaluates the effectiveness of those efforts and utilizes The University of Vermont Medical Center framework. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, it is expected the individual upholds and supports University of Vermont Medical Center in achieving its mission and goals, fosters communication and collaborative practice between discipline and serve as a positive role model to promote professional practice. In addition to assessing team member needs within their defined scope of responsibility, they must also be cognizant of system level goals to ensure their work reflects these imperatives and is translated into sound education activities designed to influence behavior and practice change. This work is done in partnership with system and facility resources to ensure alignment and sustainability. The scope of the responsibility for the Professional Educator will include both local and system activities but, in these domains, will be dictated by the role into which they are hired.

Essential Functions:
The SPD Educator possesses excellent interpersonal skills, teambuilding skills, knowledge of adult learning concepts and commitment to customer service. The SPD Educator should possess strong computer and research skills, knowledge of programs Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, SPM, OneSource, and PICIS. The SPD Educator must be proficient in the set up and use of audiovisual equipment, and must be able to create presentations and possess the public speaking skills to deliver those presentations.

Education:
Bachelor's degree preferred. Must be graduate of an approved Sterile Processing Department training course. Certification (CSPDT or CRCST) required. Must be a Certified Instrument Specialist. Must be an approved IAHCSMM instructor.

Experience:
Five to ten years experience in Sterile Processing Department with a technician certification. Two to five years as a Certified Instrument Specialist required. Experience in conducting in-service training programs.