Sterile Processing Educator and QA Coordinator

3 hours ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health Full time
Job Summary

The Sterile Processing Educator and QA Coordinator is responsible for the planning, implementation, and appraisal of the orientation, competency, and quality assurance programs for the Sterile Processing Department personnel.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain Sterile Processing Department policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate with the team to achieve departmental and organizational outcomes.
  • Coach staff members to encourage, motivate, and guide them in learning and improving effectiveness.
  • Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving tools and techniques to analyze situations fully and accurately.
  • Evaluate Sterile Processing policies and procedures to ensure practice is in accordance with professional standards and accrediting regulations.
  • Manage the Sterile Processing Quality Assurance Program, including utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach for quality projects to enhance clinical outcomes in the perioperative setting.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required.
  • Certified Healthcare Leadership (CHL) required or obtained within one year of hire.
  • Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) required or obtained within one year of hire.
  • Three to five years of sterile processing experience, including decontamination, tray assembly, sterilization, case cart assembly, and storage of surgical instruments and supplies in an acute care setting required.
  • One to two years of experience managing Sterile Processing Competency and Quality Assurance Programs strongly preferred.
  • One to two years of experience in the role of a Lead Sterile Processing Technician or Supervisor strongly preferred.
About Us

Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health is a nationally ranked health care system and higher education institution committed to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical, and applied research.



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