Sterile Processing Educator

1103 Team Member Services; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced SPD education specialist to develop and deliver programs for decontamination, sterilization, and OR readiness. This role ensures regulatory compliance and leads competency development for SPD staff.

You will collaborate with hospital departments to implement best practices, perform root-cause analyses, and design training materials that reduce defects and improve patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have comprehensive knowledge of SPD operations, sterilization processes, and OR practices.
• Experience with inventory control, supply distribution and reprocessing is preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years in SPD with teaching or training experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Writes and administers annual competencies for SPD, and submits docs to HR and Education.
• Plans, develops, and implements educational programs for SPD staff across areas like decontamination and OR scheduling.
• Identifies education needs through formal and informal assessments and coordinates continuing education.
• Uses data to improve departmental competency and outcomes, and aligns with hospital protocols.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Microbiology in SPD/OR

Disinfection & sterilization

Handling hospital equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Our Promise to You

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule and Location

Schedule: Full time | Shift: Day (United States of America)

Address: 3100 E FLETCHER AVE

City: TAMPA

State: Florida

Postal Code: 33613

Job Description

Utilizes evaluation methods to determine the effectiveness of individual and overall programs. Ensures department compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements. Writes and administers annual competencies, submitting documentation to Human Resources and Education departments. Uses performance improvement models to identify and resolve issues and improve outcomes within and between departments. Facilitates and coordinates continuing education opportunities for SPD employees. Identifies employee education needs through formal and informal assessments. Plans, develops, and implements educational programs for SPD staff. Teaches classes within areas of expertise such as decontamination, tray assembly, sterilization, case carting, supplies, and OR scheduling. Collects and interprets statistical data to improve departmental competency performance. Partners with all hospital departments to identify, improve, and implement best practices and protocols. Performs root cause analysis, makes recommendations, and develops training materials to reduce future defects. Researches current literature and standards to identify optimal learning experiences for staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have comprehensive knowledge and experience in surgical instrumentation, microbiology as it relates to SPD and OR, cleaning procedure, disinfection, sterilization, and the care, handling, disassembly of hospital equipment and surgical instruments.
• [Required] Knowledge of specific health care products, patient care equipment and basic use is required.
• [Preferred] Must hold comprehensive knowledge in inventory control, supply distribution, receiving, reprocessing techniques and principles, production management and regulating agency standards.
• [Preferred] Five years of responsible SPD experience and progressive work experiences in SPD and adult education learning and development positions.
• [Preferred] Knowledge of operating room procedures, Joint Commission standards, American National Standard/Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation.

Education

• Associate [Preferred]
• Bachelor's [Preferred]
• High School Grad or Equivalent [Required]
• Field of Study: Graduate of an accredited vocational school

Work Experience

• 2+ operating room experience [Preferred]
• 5+ sterile processing with demonstrated teaching skills [Preferred]
• Previous supervisory experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Registered Central Service Tech (CRCST) [Required]
• OR Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) [Required]
• OR Certified in Sterile Processing Management (CSPM) [Required]

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range

$21.77 - $40.48

Background Screening Requirement

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.