Sterile Processing Educator

Sterile Processing Team MemberJoin the Sterile Processing Team at BJC Healthcare's flagship hospital and academic campus. Barnes Jewish Hospital is dedicated to your growth and development. Be a part of an environment where you can thrive!Full-time and benefitsShift - Primary hours Monday thru Friday 3:00pm - 11:00pm. The position however requires flexibility on hours worked.Must be a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)Duties: 1:1 education and coaching for new hires and agency as well as competency evaluation throughout the year. Assist in writing policy and standard work.OverviewBarnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Perioperative Services team members find the kind of fast-paced environment that will test their professional judgment and critical thinking skills, and encourage tremendous growth. It's an exhilarating place to build a career. Here, you'll work with world-renowned surgeons and anesthesiologists, assist on unique and complex procedures, work with the latest technologies and treatments and play a vital role in developing new procedures and treatment protocols. In fact, people from all over the nation and the world come to Barnes-Jewish for our surgical specialties.Preferred QualificationsCreates and implements staff education and professional development activities and programs related to Sterile Processing new hire on-boarding, annual competencies, and certification. Works with Leadership and Quality Assurance Coordinators to develop an education plan to reduce errors and improve department outcomes. Evaluates and updates education material to remain in accordance with changing recommendations in AAMI standards.ResponsibilitiesCollaborates with staff and representatives of other organizations to develop, present and or evaluate clinically focused training, and continuing education.Assess, plans, implements and evaluates ongoing educational activities and programs for sterile processing technicians.Daily hands on training of new hires and preceptors to ensure consistency and high quality outcomes.Participates in activities that promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Collaborates with Periop leadership to develop, review and update CSPD policies and procedures. Participates in professional development and lifelong learning.Collaborates with leadership to assess the educational needs of the staff and develops appropriate education plan and standard work documents.Minimum RequirementsEducation: Bachelor's DegreeExperience: <2 yearsSupervisor Experience: No ExperienceLicenses & Certifications: CRCSTPreferred RequirementsEducation: Master's DegreeExperience: 5-10 yearsSupervisor Experience: < 2 yearsBenefits and Legal StatementBJC Total RewardsAt BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCAnnual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistance*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer