Central Sterile Processing Educator

2 months ago

Baltimore, United States University of Maryland Medical System Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care.  Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing.  Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work 

Job Description

Ensures that Central Sterile Processing (CSP) technicians at UMMC are properly trained and operating within the guidelines set forth by various industry standards and regulations including, but not limited to, IAHCSMM, CBCSP, AORN, The Joint Commission, FDA, CDC, OSHA, and AAMI. Performs various other training duties related to instrument processing as necessary. Includes alternate facility sites as needed in order to conduct training, including clinic areas.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

  1. Should have a working knowledge/understanding of Adult Learning Theory
    • Ability to organize complex educational projects
  2. Can be accomplished in initial orientation and training period
  3. Conducts orientation and training of new employees
    • Monitors and tracks performance of newly hired employees to track progress
  4. Conducts initial assessments and annual employee competencies
  5. Responsible for seeking/sharing current knowledge related to professional field, procedures, and regulations
    • Joins and attends local professional organization to obtain updated information
    • Assist Manager in development and implementation
  6. Develops and maintains an education plan. Conducts CSP training based on best demonstrated practices
  7. Reviews and revises policies and procedures in collaboration with CSP manager to ensure best demonstrated practices
  8. Monitors and revises education programs as necessary to ensure staff receive updated information
  9. Develops and maintains a schedule for continuing education and training
  10. Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks as demonstrated through meeting timelines
  11. Conducts in-services to provide standardized information
  12. Documents all training
  13. Conducts annual audits of staff training records to ensure compliance with governing guidelines
  14.  Ensures resources are available to meet requirements of staff certification
    • Obtains applicable reference material
    • Engages staff to join and participate in certification readiness course
  15. Maintains documentation relating to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning, delivering, and managing training and development activities
  16. Documents and communicates all successes and barriers
  17. Collaborates with committees, councils, leadership, and other professionals in teaching, consultation, research, and facilitation of best demonstrated practices related to instrument processing
  18. Promotes customer service and the mission of the University of Maryland
  19. In collaboration with CSP Manager and Peri-Op Quality Coordinator, promotes quality assurance and performance improvement related to employee technical skills and Infection Prevention
  20. Models behavior that is appropriate for affiliation with the University of Maryland
Qualifications

Education and Experience

  1. High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Associate degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school preferred.
  2. Minimum 5 years’ experience as OR Nurse, surgical technologist, Central Sterile technician, or other related technical role for sterile processing required; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  3. Certified in related field or the ability to become certified within 12 months of hire required. Must also obtain and maintain additional certification in CSP sub- specialty, IAHCSMM or CBCSP certification acceptable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  1. Working knowledge of computers with intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications; ability to learn additional software as required
  2. Extensive knowledge of Operating Room, medical instruments and O.R. procedures. Ability to interact and teach various levels of learners
  3. Ability to work independently with both co-workers and subordinates to solve problems utilizing common sense and good judgement
  4. Attends annual educational conferences relating to sterile processing in order to stay current with industry standards
  5. Working knowledge of instrument tracking systems.

Patient Safety

  1. Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.
  2. Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety
  3. Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
  4. Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.


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