Sterile Processing Educator

Geisinger; Pittston Township (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley is seeking a Sterile Processing/Central Sterile role focused on education and instrument asset management. You will coordinate orientation and training, develop education on decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization, and work with unit staff to implement best practices.

Requires three years of related experience and active CRCST/CIS/CER or ability to obtain within three months.

Qualifications

• Three years related work experience required.
• Active CRCST and Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) or Certified Endoscopy Reprocessor (CER), or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Certified Sterile Processing Technician certification preferred or required by role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate orientation and education of new equipment products and procedures.
• Develop and provide system educational programs on decontamination, disinfection and sterilization.
• Manage scheduling, training progress, and mentor orientation staff.
• Produce system documentation, reports and training materials.
• Collaborate with management to identify educational needs and drive process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Infection Control

Mathematics

Mentoring

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CRCST/CIS/CER certification

Tools

Instrument Asset Management System

Job description

Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

Job Summary

$3000 Signing Bonus, if eligible; Full-Time; Days; REQUIRES: Three years related work experience, Active CRCST AND Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) or Certified Endoscopy Reprocessor (CER), or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.

Job Duties

Works independently and collaboratively with department managers to coordinate the orientation process and provide in the department and on-the-unit education of new equipment products and procedures. Develops and provides system educational programs regarding proper decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization methods. Coordinates the orientation process through an active involvement with orientee and preceptor. Collaborates with management team in selection of preceptor. Coordinates schedules for required classes with preceptor. Assesses progress of orientation by follow-up with orientee and preceptor. Identifies educational needs, assists with plan development to meet needs. Provides support of preceptor throughout orientation process. Functions as a mentor. Provides ongoing education based on individual department needs, staff request and management request. Provides ongoing education of proper technique for decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization to clinics and inpatient units based on individual unit needs, staff request and management request. Assists staff with education of new equipment and instrumentation, products, procedures and handling emergencies. Facilitates, supports and provides required education by identifying and communicating relevant in-services. Monitors individual compliance of required elements. Fosters growth of individual staff members through mentoring. Establishes educational opportunities for all staff through workshops, computer based programs, articles and videos. Collaborates with department management team to foster department growth, identify educational needs and develop plans related to process improvement. Coordinates annual staff competency assessment. Participates in performance improvement activities.

Instrument Asset Management System duties

Manages all Instrument Asset Management System information including: User information, Security levels, Sterilization documentation, Instrument Set Lists, Item catalog, System images, Repair and Maintenance, and inventory levels. Coordinates system information with Operating Room and Purchasing systems as appropriate. Manages individual instrument and set labeling. Produces reports on an ad hoc and periodic basis. Manages implementation of system upgrades. Communicates with Information Technology department. Assists with hardware and software support. Creates and distributes system documentation. Manages end-user training. Delegates system duties appropriately in conjunction with Central Sterile and Operating Room management. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Caring for your health and well-being. Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contribution Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required) Experience: Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required) Certification(s) and License(s): Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) Skills: Communication, Infection Control, Mathematics, Mentoring Skills, Multitasking, Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. * Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirma. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.