Sterile Processing Educator & Training Lead

AdventHealth; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

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

Job summary

AdventHealth in Tampa, FL seeks an experienced SPD professional to lead sterile processing and education initiatives within the department. The role emphasizes compliance, competency development, and coordination of staff training across SPD and OR areas.

The incumbent will plan, deliver, and assess educational programs, teach decontamination and sterilization techniques, and collaborate with hospital departments to improve patient safety and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have comprehensive knowledge in SPD and sterilization processes.
• Experience with inventory control and reprocessing techniques preferred.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission and regulatory standards preferred.
• 2+ operating room experience and teaching skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes evaluation methods to determine effectiveness of programs.
• Ensures department compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Writes and administers annual competencies, submitting documentation to HR and Education.
• Uses performance improvement models to identify 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 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.

Skills

SPD knowledge

Sterile processing

Inventory control

Teaching skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma

Job description

AdventHealth in Tampa, FL seeks an experienced SPD professional to lead sterile processing and education initiatives within the department. The role emphasizes compliance, competency development, and coordination of staff training across SPD and OR areas.

The incumbent will plan, deliver, and assess educational programs, teach decontamination and sterilization techniques, and collaborate with hospital departments to improve patient safety and outcomes.