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Educator & Quality Assurance Specialist - CLC Sterile Processing

Webster, Texas, United States

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UTMB Health

Requisition # 2502955

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

High School Diploma or equivalent, Associate’s degree in related field or 7 years’

experience as supervisor with a background in Instrument Processing. Certified Registered

Central Service Technician (CRCST) and CHL Certification in Healthcare Leadership

(IAHCSMM) are required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

Five years recent leadership experience in the Sterile Processing or Operating Room,

Certified Registered Central Service Technician Certification (CRCST) and Certified

Instrument Specialist (CIS).

JOB SUMMARY :

The Educator and Quality Assurance Specialist for the Sterile Processing Department

works to promote the development of a motivated and cohesive team and supports

educational strategies to enhance staff knowledge with respect to processing practices and

service delivery. Supporting the Central Sterile Reprocessing operations and ensuring

compliance and standardization, the Educator / QA Specialist has responsibility to monitor

and improve the processes used at the University of Texas Medical Branch Sterile

Processing Department. This role will also have responsibility to audit High Level

Disinfection procedures within the department to ensure that all polices and best practices

regarding instrument reprocessing and sterilization are being followed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Develops and implements a comprehensive orientation and education program for

Sterile Processing staff.

of sterile reprocessing especially as it relates to all appropriate regulatory agencies

who govern those standards.

audits for compliance practices, instrument sets in the Decontamination area,

Assembly, Sterilization, Storage, and Case Cart preparation.

and back to SPD Decontam, making recommendations for improvement throughout

the process.

developing and leading implementation of corrective actions, and conducting postimplementation reviews within the department.

washers and sterilization testing and operating processes.

Departments at UTMB. Responsible for the systematic measurement, auditing and

reporting of performance results and internal improvements in quality.

with processes within SPD (Included but not limited to work flow, equipment

restrictions, etc.)

an integrated system of care, as appropriate.

and external sources. Works with other campus departments to establish

collaborative programs.

quality standards and practices.

campuses.

equipment, supplies, communication services, and information services for all areas

of the program.

Follows up on incident report communications

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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