Sterile Processing Department Educator

UVM Health; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont Medical Center seeks a Professional Educator to lead learning in sterile processing, serving as subject matter expert, coach, and consultant within an interdisciplinary team. The role advances professional practice and aligns education with system goals.

They will assess learning needs, develop and execute training programs, evaluate effectiveness, and deliver engaging presentations to influence behavior and practice change across local and system domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or preferred with Sterile Processing background.
• Certification in CSPDT/CRCST and Instrument Specialist credentials.
• IAHCSMM instructor certification is expected.
• Experience in conducting in-service training programs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning initiatives within the sterile processing environment.
• Assess team learning needs and design targeted education programs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training and implement improvements.
• Deliver engaging presentations and facilitate change in practice.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Sterile Processing Department training course

CSPDT

CRCST

Certified Instrument Specialist

IAHCSMM instructor

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.