Sterile Processing Educator

BJC HealthCare; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is seeking a qualified individual to join the Sterile Processing Team at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. The role focuses on staff education and training, supporting new hires in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and CRCST certification.

Responsibilities include developing educational plans, evaluating training programs, and collaborating with leadership to enhance department outcomes. This full-time position offers a competitive benefits package, promoting a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST).
• Experience in sterile processing and training.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead education and training for sterile processing staff.
• Develop and evaluate educational activities.
• Collaboration with leadership on educational needs.

Skills

Staff education and professional development

Collaboration skills

Assessment and planning

Flexibility on hours

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AAMI standards

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Join the Sterile Processing Team at BJC Healthcare's flagship hospital and academic campus. Barnes Jewish Hospital is dedicated to your growth and development. Be a part of an environment where you can thrive!

• Full-time and Benefits
• Shift - Primary hours Monday thru Friday 3:00pm - 11:00pm.
• The position however requires flexibility on hours worked.
• Must be a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
• Duties: 1:1 education and coaching for new hires and agency as well as competency evaluation throughout the year. Assist in writing policy and standard work.

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Perioperative Services team members find the kind of fast-paced environment that will test their professional judgment and critical thinking skills, and encourage tremendous growth. It's an exhilarating place to build a career. Here, you'll work with world-renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists, assist on unique and complex procedures, work with the latest technologies and treatments and play a vital role in developing new procedures and treatment protocols. In fact, people from all over the nation and the world come to Barnes-Jewish for our surgical specialties.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Creates and implements staff education and professional development activities and programs related to Sterile Processing new hire on-boarding, annual competencies, and certification. Works with Leadership and Quality Assurance Coordinators to develop an education plan to reduce errors and improve department outcomes. Evaluates and updates education material to remain in accordance with changing recommendations in AAMI standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with staff and representatives of other organizations to develop, present and or evaluate clinically focused training, and continuing education.
• Assess, plans, implements and evaluates ongoing educational activities and programs for sterile processing technicians.
• Daily hands on training of new hires and preceptors to ensure consistency and high quality outcomes.
• Participates in activities that promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Collaborates with Periop leadership to develop, review and update CSPD policies and procedures. Participates in professional development and lifelong learning.
• Collaborates with leadership to assess the educational needs of the staff and develops appropriate education plan and standard work documents.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• Less than 2 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• CRCST

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Master's Degree

Experience

• 5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

• Less than 2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer