Sterile Processing Educator

St. Charles Health System; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System in Bend, Oregon, seeks a Sterile Processing Education Coordinator to assist new caregivers and support existing staff. The role involves coordinating educational offerings, adapting content to learning styles, and ensuring a safe environment while delivering exceptional customer service.

Candidates must possess a high school diploma and relevant certifications. Previous experience in sterile processing and educational roles is preferred, along with a commitment to the organization's mission and values.

Qualifications

• Must have current CBSPD or IAHCSMM certification in Sterile Processing.
• Experience in the sterile processing field is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the department orientation process for new caregivers.
• Provide educational offerings based on individual learning styles.
• Ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.

Skills

Surgical Sterile Processing

Educational coordination

Adult learning theory

Quality assessment

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

Overview

The St. Charles Health System’s Sterile Processing Education Coordinator assists the new caregivers in completing the clinical orientation process; serves as a role model to teach, guide, and support the orientee and existing caregivers. Assists with identifying the educational needs of the staff. Able to proficiently clean, decontaminate, assemble, sterilize, and distribute equipment and instruments used within the hospital. This position does not directly manage other caregivers, however may be asked to review and provide feedback on the work of other caregivers.

Essential Functions And Duties

• Surgical Sterile Processing: decontamination, instrument assembly, case cart and procedure preparation, and advanced equipment operation and inspection.
• Identifies, coordinates and/or implements educational offerings.
• Recognizes individual learning styles and knowledge of the principles of adult learning theory, and adapts offerings to maximize effectiveness.
• Evaluates educational effectiveness.
• Provides support and assistance for staff during times of changing practice.
• Coordinates the department orientation process for new caregivers.
• Coordinates and oversees clinical and required education.
• Coordinates quality reviews (audits, regulatory requirements, etc.).
• Provides on-going assessment of staff to ensure consistency and quality of their service.
• Coordinates, facilitates, and supports Evidence Based Practice and Best Practice standards.
• Develops and coordinates sterile processing competencies.
• Develops yearly education plan for staff.
• Collaborates with manager/supervisors to identify and meet changing educational needs.
• Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Education

• Required: High school diploma or GED. Must be willing to take additional courses as requested.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: Current CBSPD or IAHCSMM certification in Sterile Processing.
• Preferred: Advanced instrument handling certification. Advanced knowledge of AAMI and AORN procedures and policies.

Experience

• REQUIRED: One year of sterile processing experience.
• PREFERRED: Two to four years of Central Sterile experience and/or past educator experience.