Sterile Processing Educator - Canton, OH

Crothall Healthcare; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Crothall Healthcare coordinates education in the Central Service department, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of education for CS staff. The Educator role focuses on ensuring staff competency and regulatory alignment.

Extensive knowledge of IFU interpretation for surgical instrumentation, sterilizing equipment operation, and adherence to AORN, AAMI, JC, CMS, CDC, OSHA, and FDA requirements is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years in Sterile Processing and OR instrumentation experience.
• CRCST certification required upon hiring; CIS within 180 days; CHL within 180 days.
• Ability to maintain compliance with AORN, AAMI, JC, CMS, CDC, OSHA and FDA standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate education in the Central Service department from assessment to evaluation.
• Develop and deliver training and ensure staff competency and documentation.
• Audit sterilizers, washers and high-level disinfecting equipment for quality and compliance.
• Maintain employee training records and prepare meeting agendas and minutes.

Skills

Sterile processing knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Leadership / management

Education

Highschool Diploma/GED

Associates Degree in Healthcare or Business

Tools

Ascendco

SPM

Censitrac

Abacus

T-Dot

Job description

Crothall Healthcare

Salary: $80,000 - $95,000

Other Forms of Compensation

Pay Grade: 13

Crothall Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, provides specialized, high-quality, innovative, and responsive support services exclusively to the healthcare industry. Crothall serves many of the Top 100 Hospitals throughout its over 900 hospital partners across 46 states. Crothall has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania since 2013. Crothall has more than 32,000 team members, with core services include: Environmental Services, Patient Transportation, Patient Observation, Healthcare Facilities Management, Sterile Processing Services, and Ambulatory EVS. Learn more at www.Crothall.com.

Job Summary

CSP Educator position is accountable for coordinating education in Central Service (CS) department to include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating education and training of the Central Service staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Extensive knowledge in analyzing and interpreting manufacturer’s IFU for surgical instrumentation, endoscopes, and medical equipment.
• Ability to operate semi-automatic to automatic sterilizing equipment; mechanical decontamination equipment and other related equipment, e.g., ultra-sonic washers, rinsers/dryers according to manufacturer’s IFU.
• Maintains established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, Quality Assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards
• Reports defective or damaged materials, equipment and supplies to supervisor.
• Coordinates the departmental orientation of new hires.
• Plans, implements and promotes the education and training of staff members to ensure professional development.
• Ensures that the department meets all the regulations, standards and guidelines consistent with AORN, AAMI, The Joint Commission, CMS, CDC, OSHA, and FDA requirements as well as the hospital’s policies and procedures.

Completes Required Continuous Training And Education, Including Computer-related Requirements

• Manages and maintains employee compliance folders to ensure certifications, proficiencies, and related documentation are up to date.
• Generates and prepares agenda for Meetings and documents the meeting’s minutes.
• Follows all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Will audit quality and performance test documentation for all sterilizers, washers, and high-level disinfecting equipment.
• Will use Tracking Software such as Ascendco, SPM, Censitrac, Abacus, T-Dot, etc. to generate various reports and audit compliance records to ensure accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have upon hiring : Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
• Must obtain within 180 days of hiring: Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)
• Must obtain within 180 days of hiring : Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL)
• Must obtain within 180 days of hiring if GI is managed by SPD: Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER)

Minimum Knowledge and Education

• Highschool Diploma/GED required
• Associates Degree in Healthcare or Business related field required College level courses and related experience may substitute for Associate Degree.

Minimum Two Years Experience In Sterile Processing Department Required.

Three years experience working directly with OR instrumentation and case cart program preferred.

Minimum Two Years Experience In Management Preferred

Crothall is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates At Crothall Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental LeavePersonal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Crothall.pdf

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Crothall maintains a drug-free workplace.

Crothall Healthcare

JANELLE C. ALLEN

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