Sterile Processing Educator III - 140020

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an experienced SPD Health Educator III to apply training and technical expertise in sterile processing, decontamination, and equipment disposal. You will ensure adherence to policies, resolve complex issues, and contribute to quality and safety programs across the department.

You will develop competency-based educational strategies, create lesson plans, and support ongoing professional development for staff while staying current with advances in the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Four (4) full years of current experience as an active Educator making lesson plans and teaching and training.
• Demonstrated expertise and thorough knowledge of all aspects of sterile processing operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training programs for sterile processing and quality improvement.
• Contribute to continual quality and safety assessment programs.
• Establish and uphold standards for sterilization, decontamination, and disposal of equipment and supplies.

Skills

Health education

Training skills

Problem solving

Quality assurance

Sterile processing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Sterile processing equipment

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment

All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

DESCRIPTION

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced health education professional with a full understanding of industry practices and campus policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.The SPD Health Educator III applies training skills and technical experience to provide expertise, technical consultation, training, and problem resolution; Ensures adherence to sterile processing policies, procedures and regulatory requirements; Participates in continuous quality and safety assessment programs and process improvement initiatives; Participates in the establishment of quality standards for sterilization, decontamination, and disposal of equipment and supplies. Responsible for training and supports educational strategies that develop competency; Keeps up to date with advances in field. Others duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Four (4) full years of current experience as an active Educator making lesson plans and teaching and training.
• Demonstrated expertise and thorough knowledge of all aspects of sterile processing operations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Central Service Technician certification awarded by a NCCA accredited organization (e.g. IAHCSMM, CBSPD)preferred.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
• Employment is subject to pre-employment physical, including drug screen and TB test.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).