Sterile Processing Educator

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• Works under limited supervision of the SPD leader assisting the SPD Manager or Director with processing and distribution of sterile instruments and supplies for the designated department/division.

• Develops and conducts education programs for SPD staff to ensure acquisition and maintenance of:

  • Knowledge

  • Rationales

  • Certification requirements

  • Skills necessary to support operational and organizational goals

• Provides patient care treatment and services within scope of license certification and assessed competencies.

• Practices in accordance with laws regulations and established departmental policies and procedures.

• Assists the manager with training and continuing education of employees taking responsibility for staff growth and development.

• Maintains open and active communication with:

  • Medical staff

  • Patient care staff

  • Interdepartmental teams

• Ensures competency of all SPD staff and maintains departmental education records in compliance with regulatory guidelines.

• Oversees quality and infection control initiatives within SPD.

• Conducts quarterly audits of employee records.

• Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external entities including customers vendors and other parties to support training education and quality initiatives.

• Participates in orientation of new hospital personnel.

• Engages in continuous quality improvement activities to ensure safe and high-quality patient care.

• Supports the organizations vision mission and values adhering to the Emory Healthcare Pledge.

• Performs other duties as assigned to meet departmental and organizational goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Diploma required.

• Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years as a Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technologist in Sterile Processing.

  • Minimum 1 year of experience as a lead trainer or educator in Sterile Processing.

• Certification: Sterile Processing Certification required.

• Skills/Abilities:

  • Experience with computer software.

  • Strong leadership skills.

  • Ability to prioritize and delegate assignments effectively.

  • Ability to lift equipment up to 40 pounds.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 1-10 lbs. 0-33% of the work day (occasionally) negligible 34- 66% of the workday (frequently) negligible 67-100% of the workday (constantly). Lifting 10 lbs. max carrying of small articles such as dockets ledgers files small tools occasional standing & walking frequent sitting close eye work (computers typing reading writing) Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste. chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors communicable diseases electrical shock floor surfaces hot/cold temperatures indoor/outdoor conditions latex lighting patient care/handling injuries radiation shift work travel may be required use of personal protective equipment including respirators environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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