Central Sterile Processing Educator-Central Sterile Processing

Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours: 80.00

Shift: Variable Shifts and Days

For nearly two centuries, the MetroHealth System's mission has been focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care to all communities in Northeast Ohio. Today, through our state-of-the-art Level One Trauma Center, cutting-edge specialty care units, and dedicated caregivers, the system is working at the forefront of medicine to address the overall needs of our patients and eliminate healthcare disparities.

Summary:

Oversees, coordinates, and plans the orientation and continued education of the Central Sterile Processing team, operating rooms, clinical teams, students, and all other educational needs. Able to provide guidance in line with the AORN and AAMI standards and proper reprocessing procedures. Develops and implement an internship program to build a hiring pipeline for sterile processing. Maintains and updates procedures, standards, and instructions for usage. Creates sterile processing position education plans by collaborating with other educators and management. Provides educational offerings to meet accrediting agency requirements. Participates in quality assurance activities and projects or tasks related to education and training. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of the MetroHealth System.

MetroHealth offers industry-leading benefits, including tuition reimbursement, professional certification incentives, and medical/dental insurance. As a public employer, employees participate in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree in related field or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in addition to the experience stated below.
• Certification in CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) from CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) or HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association).
• 3 years of work experience in sterile processing.
• Progressive experience in relevant precepting or teaching/training.
• Basic PC skills, including proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain positive working relations with other employees and medical staff.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
• Ability to initiate, manage, and complete multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in educating or leadership.
• Formal experience in relevant training, teaching and/or program coordination experience.
• Knowledge of tray tracking systems.
• Process improvement experience, Six Sigma / Lean Process.
• Experience in customer service.