Surgical Processing Educator

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000/yr

Retirement plan matching 5–7% after 5+

Free parking & Orca transit passes

Medical insurance premiums as low as $

Job summary

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Surgical Processing Educator to provide instruction and support for Surgical Processing Technicians, including onboarding new hires, annual competency, and ongoing skills assessments for new equipment. The role requires CRCST and CER certifications, five years in sterile processing, and at least one year as an educator in a hospital setting.

The position collaborates with the Perioperative clinical educator, participates in

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• CRCST and CER certifications required; CER within six months if not currently CER certified.
• Five years of Sterile Processing experience with at least one year as an educator in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and support on topics pertinent to Surgical Processing Technicians, including onboarding new hires and annual competency.
• Conduct ongoing skills assessments for new equipment, standards and regulatory updates; participate in hiring and survey preparation.
• Collaborate with the Perioperative clinical educator to support clinical staffing that impacts operations.

Skills

Educator experience

Sterile processing

Education

High school diploma

CRCST certification

CER certification

Job description

Welcome to a medical center where you’re the center of attention.

Pay range:

Salary

$73,320.00 - $109,990.00

The Surgical Processing Educator is responsible for providing instruction and support on topics pertinent to Surgical Processing Technicians to include on-boarding new hires, annual competency, annual skills fair, ongoing skills assessments for new equipment’s, standards and regulatory updates. Participates in hiring of new staff, assists in preparation for TJC and DOH surveys. Collaborate with Perioperative clinical educator to provide instruction and support for topics pertinent to clinical staffing that has impact on operations and involve Surgical Processing Department.

Full-time / 40 hours per week

Monday - Friday / Day shift

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.

• Requires both the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) and the Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) certifications obtained through an internationally recognized organization such as IAHCSMM (International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materials Management) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing) required. Current CRCST is required upon hire. If not currently CER certified, must obtain CER within six months of hire date.

• Requires five years of experience in Sterile Processing Department with at least one year as an educator in a hospital setting.

Why join Overlake?

We’re proud to offer benefitsthat support you in every stage of your career and life. But it’s our inspirational culture that has made us one of America’s Top 150 places to work in healthcare for several years in a row.

• Local, visible leaders who care about you.
• A values-based work environment.
• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
• Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.
• Pre-tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.
• An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

If this sounds like an environment where you’ll thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

How much will this job pay?

Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional pay based on shift, certification or level of education. Job offers are determined based on a candidate’s years of relevant experience and internal equity. If you have questions about Overlake’s pay practices, employee benefits or the pay for a specific position, please contact [e-mail]