Sterile Processing Educator and QA Coordinator

Sterile Processing Department EducatorThe Sterile Processing Department Educator has advance knowledge and skills and demonstrates a high degree of clinical competency in Sterile Processing. The SPD Educator promotes and supports the use of industry standards and is responsible for partnering with the leadership team in planning, implementing, and appraisal of the orientation technical competency for all sterile processing technicians and hospital-based practices where surgical instruments are processed. The SPD Educator is responsible for the department Quality Assurance Programs and SPD policies and procedures. Full Time
- Adjusts schedule to work with all employees on all shifts to ensure training needs are met and supported. Must be able to work pre-arranged weekend, night, and evening hours.
Essential FunctionsInteracts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners.
Manages the Sterile Processing & Case Cart Quality Assurance Program, including utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach for quality projects to enhance clinical outcomes in the perioperative setting.
Collaborates in the development, implementation and evaluation of quality assurance activities, policies and procedures to ensure the safety and integrity of sterile processing products.
Evaluates Sterile Processing & Case Cart policies, procedures and practices to assure practice is in accordance with professional standards, accrediting regulations and standard across the organization.
Utilizes instrument tracking system as needed to review data for compliance with manufacturer's instructions for use and quality assurance programs/processes.
Keeps current on knowledge of Sterile Processing standards, regulations, protocols, products, and equipment according to AAMI, AORN, local and state regulations, Joint Commission, OSHA, FDA, and CDC.
Ensures that all staff receive comprehensive training and orientation.
Minimum Education and Experience

Requirements:

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Associates or Bachelor's Degree PreferredGraduate of certified sterile processing technician training programANDExperience:Minimum experience of 5 yrs. in the sterile processing field. Minimum one-year previous management/leadership experience preferred.
Minimum Certifications, Registration or License

Requirements:
Certified Registered Central Service Technician,(CRCST), RequiredCertified Healthcare Leadership,(CHL), Required (obtained within one year of hire)Certified Instrument Specialist, (CIS), RequiredCER Required (obtained within 18 months of hireWork ShiftRotating (United States of America)Worker Sub TypeRegularEmployee EntityThomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.
Primary Location Address111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.