Central Processing Department Technical Educator

CPD Technical Educator

The CPD Technical Educator reflects the mission, vision, and values of SSH, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Responsible for training, orientation, competency assessment, compliance, safety & policy development.

Compensation Pay Range: $79,600.00 - $113,800.00

Essential Functions

• Training & Orientation: Developing and implementing orientation programs for new hires and ongoing education/certification classes for existing staff.
• Competency Assessment: Evaluating staff proficiency in disinfection, sterilization, and decontamination procedures through observations and audits.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensuring departmental compliance with OSHA, AAMI, AORN, and Joint Commission standards to ensure patient safety and prevent infection.
• Policy Development: Developing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on current industry standards and technology changes.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of the instrument tracking system in all assigned areas of the department.
• Instructs staff in the use of the instrument tracking system as it relates to their job duties.
• Properly demonstrates and instructs staff to sterilize instruments, equipment and supplies using various types of sterilizers.
• Properly demonstrates and instructs staff to load sterilizers in the prescribed manner and set controls to specified time and temperature according to material and requirements of the items being sterilized.
• Properly demonstrates and instructs staff to complete appropriate manual and/or electronic documentation record prior to sterilization, read and initial parameter printout to verify appropriate sterilization cycle to provide required records for regulatory agencies.
• Follow all departmental policies and procedures. Ensures that staff comply with policies and procedures. Assists in policy and procedure development, implementation, and review process.
• Identifies, follows, and instructs proper procedures for use of equipment in the department. Correctly operates and demonstrates abilities in operating all sterilization, high-level disinfection and decontamination equipment according to policy and procedures.
• Place work orders for all equipment failures.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining department quality monitors related to sterilization, sterile technique, all products requiring sterilization, and sterile handling/storage within the department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of supplies and equipment specific to patient populations across the age span (children, adolescents, adults, and elderly).
• Demonstrates the ability to educate staff. Applies appropriate follow-up to ensure training assignments are complete. Applies knowledge of regulatory requirements to all training sessions.
• Works collaboratively with Supervisors with staffing needs for subsequent shifts and makes necessary arrangements for coverage. Prepares work schedule for Sterile Processing Staff.
• Assists in planning, designing, and evaluation of training programs. Conducts training for CPD employees regarding sterile processing and sterile handling techniques.
• Provides ongoing training and development for clinical competencies and mandatory education. Contributes to the development plans for all personnel. Integrates research and related literature into formal and informal education of others.
• Demonstrates clinical competence. Consistently demonstrates accountability for staff education. Assumes responsibility for meeting mandatory requirements by development of programs, presenting programs, and evaluation of all educational programs in the department.
• Responsible for the initial orientation of new employees for each work assignment and total department operation. Completes the required orientation documentation for all new staff.
• Developing, implementing and completing orientation programs for new hires and ongoing education/certification classes for existing staff.
• Provides regular feedback regarding the progress of employees.
• Assists Supervisors with rounds, when needed, to all areas of the department. Completes daily rounds of documentation and enters QA into the computer system.
• Ability to communicate with all departments, operating room staff, and surgeons in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner. Ability to use established communication channels to resolve work related problems.
• Respond to all email communication and Tiger Text messages in a timely manner.
• Maintains Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) certification for Sterile Processing. Assumes responsibility as a self-directed professional for own continuing education.
• Recommends changes to work processes or systems according to regulatory requirements, industrial trends, technological developments, and competitive challenges.
• Responsible for assigned special projects and other duties, as assigned by the Manager.
• Audits staff for accuracy and details per policy Schedule educational offerings with vendors.
• Coordinates team development and implementation of standards of care consistent with the Operating Room philosophy, goals, and objectives.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum Work Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a teaching position (Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of standing in a teaching position). Minimum of 2-4 years supervisory, coordinator, or lead technician experience in Sterile Processing or related field. Experience in adult education or willingness to enroll or continue classes which will assist in the development of educational plans and evaluation tools preferred.
• Required Certifications/Licenses: CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) from HSPA or CBSPD Technician and Valid Driver's license.
• Required additional Knowledge and Abilities: Experience and knowledge of surgical instrumentation. Experience and in-depth knowledge in the use of all types of sterilization processes, decontamination, assembly, packaging and shelf life, including aseptic techniques and their applications to the various items processed. Good verbal and written communication skills. Basic Computer skills.