System Sterile Processing Manager of Education and Quality - Sterile Process (Days)

The System Sterile Processing Educator implements education and competency assessments, quality assurance, and process improvements for the HLD S department across the Harris Health enterprise. Under the direction of the Director System Sterile Processing, this role serves as a resource and educator in the sterile processing and high-level disinfection fields. The System Sterile Processing Educator possesses in-depth technical expertise, collaboration skills, and competency in adult education. This role is responsible for orientation, continuing education and competency evaluation, and ongoing in-services for all sterile processing department (SPD) staff and affiliated personnel. The position is responsible for developing, administering, and measuring educational and quality assurance materials based on regulatory, industry, and evidence-based guidelines. With a focus on patient and employee safety, the System Sterile Processing Educator will work collaboratively with department leadership, Peri-Op management, surgeons, Infection Prevention and Control, Clinical Resource nurses, ambulatory care clinics, correctional health, and other appropriate committees.

Required Knowledge & Skills

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: Five years of related experience. Requires broad knowledge of complex systems and procedures.

Licenses and Certifications

*CERTIFIED REGISTERED CENTRAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Qualifications

*Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) required upon hire.

*Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) or Surgical Instrument Specialist Certification (CSIS) required or must be obtained within two (2) years of employment.

*Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) or Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor. GI Scope Certification (CFER) required or must be obtained within two (2) years of employment.

*Five (5) Years of work experience in sterile processing, high-level disinfection, and or in an operating room (required)

*Communication Skills: Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking), Writing Correspondence, Writing Reports

*Proficiencies: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook, P.C.