Sterile Processing Services Educator

Sterile Processing Services Educator

Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: pride in what they do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

JOB SUMMARY

The Sterile Processing Services Educator manages and organizes all continuing education for the SPS department. Ensures that the HHC standardized training program is utilized. Responsible for documenting cadence and attendance, training compliance reporting, and facilitates training classes. Observes and educates the personnel performing Sterile Processing functions. Runs a rigorous training and development program for new SPS staff, as well as a remediation program for existing staff. Educates employees on proper infection prevention procedures for decontamination, sterilization, storage, transportation of equipment, sterile supplies and instruments/sets utilized across HHC hospitals and surgical centers.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Education: High school diploma

Experience: 3+ years of experience in sterile processing, with 1+ years of training experience and/or process improvement leadership and implementation

Licensure, Certification, Registration: SPS Certification required

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements:

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Maintain a minimum of 10 CEUs per year

Knowledge of AAMI/JCAHO/AORN regulations

Understanding of Lean management processes in order to utilize data to drive process improvement and create standard

Demonstrate proficiency in planning and delivering education and training effectively, in compliance with AAMI/JCAHO/AORN regulations and HHC protocols.

Preferred Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree preferred

We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Other Locations: Connecticut-Norwich, United States

Regular Standard Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Full-time (40 hours)

Shift Details: Monday - Friday, 7am to 3:30pm with flex to provide training and education to 2nd and 3rd shift employees, most frequently from 1p to 9:30p & 3p to 11:30p. Occasional on call for the department.