Surgical Reprocessing Educator & Quality Coach

Henry Ford Health; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health seeks an experienced Sterile Reprocessing Educator to plan, implement, and evaluate educational activities within SPD/HLD. You will collaborate with system leaders to determine learning needs and drive continuous quality improvement in sterile reprocessing and high-level disinfection.

The role requires a Sterile Reprocessing Certification, 5+ years of surgical reprocessing experience, and strong computer skills (Word/PowerPoint).

Qualifications

• Graduate of Sterile Reprocessing College Course or Sterile Reprocessing Military experience preferred.
• Equivalent of five (5) years of surgical reprocessing experience required.
• Broad computer skills including Microsoft Software (Word, PowerPoint) required.
• Experience with SPM (instrument tracking system) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Manager, System Director of Sterile Reprocessing, SPD/HLD Nurse Educators, and Surgical Reprocessing staff to determine learning needs.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates educational plans and programs utilizing adult learning theory.
• Develops and utilizes measurement tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals.
• Serves as an educational consultant for staff and leaders.
• Models and teaches effective communication, positive problem-solving techniques, and healthy work environment standards.
• Participates in development, coordination, presentation, and evaluation of mandatory educational activities.
• Demonstrates current theoretical and practical knowledge for assigned area.
• Collaborates in the development and revision of policies, guidelines, and procedures for education related to activities to improve the performance of sterile reprocessing staff.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement and risk management.
• Meets the educational needs of off‑shift and weekend employees.
• Partners with leaders to conduct audits related to regulatory standards.
• Assists with preceptor development, orientee onboarding, scheduling, and orientation.
• Documents staff education and maintains records.
• Supports certification and monitors recertification of staff as required.
• Selects and utilizes audiovisual equipment appropriately.
• Reviews oneSOURCE (online document management service) for updates and plans and implements related education.

Skills

Sterile Reprocessing Cert

5+ years experience

MS Office

SPM experience

Education

Sterile Reprocessing College Course

Sterile Reprocessing Military experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Henry Ford Health seeks an experienced Sterile Reprocessing Educator to plan, implement, and evaluate educational activities within SPD/HLD. You will collaborate with system leaders to determine learning needs and drive continuous quality improvement in sterile reprocessing and high-level disinfection.

The role requires a Sterile Reprocessing Certification, 5+ years of surgical reprocessing experience, and strong computer skills (Word/PowerPoint).