Clinical Educator Sterile Processing

Overview:

The Clinical Educator ensures that Sterile Processing technicians, are properly trained and operating within the guidelines set forth by various industry standards and regulations including, but not limited to IAHCSMM, CBSPD, AORN, The Joint Commission, FDA, CDC, OSHA, AAMI and its customer facilities. Travels to facility sites as needed in order to conduct training.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for hands-on employee training and continuous assessments of skills and knowledge retention utilizing the Circle of Skills assessment tool in areas including decontamination, instrument tray assembly, instrument tray storage, sterilization processes and standard precautions to ensure patient safety and to minimize department pain points related to quality of performance.

Conducts orientation and training program of new employees with no central sterile processing experience including a focus on the following:

?SPD certification information review

?Surgical Instruments (name and function)

?Standard Operating Procedures

Conducts five week orientation and training program of new employees with central sterile processing experience.

Develops and maintains an education plan based on the prioritization of training needs in the account and for the development of the technicians on an individual basis. Documents all successes and barriers electronically

Maintains real time documentation of education data and adjusts the education plan or communicates with management to ensure progress is maintained and barriers are addressed.

Regularly (daily) presents training highlights and overviews/refreshers in staff department huddles/shift change meetings. Provides re-education training and communication for performance issues found in the OR and instrumentation tray audits.

Communicate with the SPD manager and documents communication at least weekly.

Regularly (daily) presents training highlights and overviews/refreshers in staff department huddles/shift change meetings. Provides re-education training and communication for performance issues found in the OR and instrumentation tray audits.

Conducts initial employee assessments and trains to deficiencies noted. Conducts initial and ongoing training based on standard operating procedures initially in a group setting and then one-on-one as needed. Conducts additional training needs of facility staff and keeps facility management informed of training progress.

Adjust schedule to work with all employees on all shifts to ensure training needs are met and supported. Ability to work pre-arranged weekend, night, and evening hours. Develops and maintains a training schedule for continuing education and training for each facility based on needs and with flexibility to adjust to better address pain points of the department.

Conducts audits of staff training records to ensure compliance with governing guidelines. Ensures resources are available to meet requirements of staff certification. Maintains documentation relating to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning, delivering, and managing training and development activities.

Promotes quality assurance and performance improvement related to employee technical skills.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION:

REQUIRED:

Associates

PREFERRED:

Bachelors

EXPERIENCE:

2 Years', Experience required as a Surgical Technologist or Sterile Processing Technician

3 - 4 Years', Experience preferred as a Surgical Technologist or Sterile Processing Technician

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:

REQUIRED

CRCST Certified Central Sterile Tech

CHL & CIS within one year of employment

Valid Driver's License Valid Driver's License

PREFERRED

CST Cert Surgical Technologist

Permanent