Sterile Processing Educator

UCHealth; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs, CO, seeks a Sterile Processing Education Specialist to lead orientation and ongoing training for Sterile Processing Technicians. You will assess learning needs, create competencies for new hires, and coordinate continuing education to maintain high standards of practice.

The role requires a high school diploma and CSCST/CSPD certification within 1 year, plus 2 years in Sterile Processing or as a Surgical Technologist.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• CRCST or CSPDT certification must be obtained within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with department leaders to assess learning needs and competencies of Sterile Processing staff.
• Develops, coordinates and implements competencies for new hire orientation.
• Assesses and documents the progress of new hires throughout orientation and provides remediation.
• Develops, coordinates and implements required competencies, resources and continuing education for Sterile Processing staff.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking, decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Communication

Training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CRCST or CSPDT certification within 1 year

Job description

Description

Location:UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central- Colorado Springs, CO.

Department:Sterile Processing Central

Work Schedule:Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift:Evenings

Pay:$25.80 - $38.70 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary:
Develops and provides services related to the orientation, continuing education, and assessment of Sterile Processing Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with department leaders and staff to assess learning needs and competencies of Sterile Processing staff.
• Develops, coordinates and implements competencies for new hire orientation.
• Assesses and documents the progress of new hires throughout orientation. Provides remediation if necessary.
• Develops, coordinates and implements required competencies, resources and continuing education for Sterile Processing staff.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED.
• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician) through CBSPD within 1 year. Preferred: CRCST at hire for those with direct sterile processing experience.
• 2 years of experience in Sterile Processing OR as a Surgical Technologist in an operating room.

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Recognition

• Performance bonus:UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase:The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews:All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

*Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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