Sterile Processing Educator and QA Coordinator - Full Time, Days with Rotation, Sterile Processing Department

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. seeks a Sterile Processing Educator to lead quality assurance and department training. You will partner with leadership to plan, implement, and appraise orientation and technical competencies for sterile processing technicians and perioperative practices.

The role ensures safety and integrity of processing products and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include maintaining QA programs, updating policies, and training staff across shifts to meet

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Graduate of certified sterile processing technician training program.
• CRCST, CHL, CIS, CER certifications required (timeline may apply).

Responsibilities

• Lead Sterile Processing Department quality and QA programs.
• Develop and deliver orientation and technical competency training.
• Oversee instrument tracking and compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve perioperative outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

CSPD training

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition1Job DetailsThe Sterile Processing Department Educator has advance knowledge and skills and demonstrates a high degree of clinical competency in Sterile Processing. The SPD Educator promotes and supports the use of industry standards and is responsible for partnering with the leadership team in planning, implementing, and appraisal of the orientation technical competency for all sterile processing technicians and hospital-based practices where surgical instruments are processed. The SPD Educator is responsible for the department Quality Assurance Programs and SPD policies and procedures.Full Time - Adjusts schedule to work with all employees on all shifts to ensure training needs are met and supported. Must be able to work pre-arranged weekend, night, and evening hoursJob DescriptionEssential Functions· Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. (Do not delete, move or over-write this statement)· Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate andcoordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and culturalbeliefs and values.· Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated carepartners.· Manages the Sterile Processing & Case Cart Quality Assurance Program, including utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach for quality projects to enhance clinical outcomes in the perioperative setting· Collaborates in the development, implementation and evaluation of quality assurance activities, policiesand procedures to ensure the safety and integrity of sterile processing products· Evaluates Sterile Processing & Case Cart policies, procedures and practices to assure practice is inaccordance with professional standards, accrediting regulations and standard across the organization· Utilizes instrument tracking system as needed to review data for compliance with manufacturer’sinstructions for use and quality assurance programs/processes· Keeps current on knowledge of Sterile Processing standards, regulations, protocols, products, andequipment according to AAMI, AORN, local and state regulations, Joint Commission, OSHA, FDA, and CDC· Ensures that all staff receive comprehensive training and orientationMinimum Education and Experience Requirements:Education:High school diploma or equivalent required.Associates or Bachelor’s Degree PreferredGraduate of certified sterile processing technician training programANDExperience:Minimum experience of 5 yrs. in the sterile processing field. Minimum one-year previousmanagement/leadership experience preferred.Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:Certified Registered Central Service Technician,(CRCST), RequiredCertified Healthcare Leadership,(CHL), Required (obtained within one year of hire)Certified Instrument Specialist, (CIS), RequiredCER Required (obtained within 18 months of hireWork ShiftRotating (United States of America)Worker Sub TypeRegularEmployee EntityThomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.Primary Location Address111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.BenefitsJefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.