Education and Training Specialist, Sterile Processing

Job Title

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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Job Summary:

Responsible for the standardization of sterile processing policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement and infection control initiatives through education and training across a market or region. Ensures and updates competencies of all staff.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with Sterile Processing Department (SPD) with the responsibility of educating, updating and creating competencies, policies and procedures pertaining to effective surgical instrument/equipment reprocessing.
• Develops and conducts education programs that enable staff to acquire and maintain the knowledge, rationale, certification and skills necessary to support operations and organizational goals.
• Ensures and updates competencies of all SPD staff and maintains departmental education records in compliance with regulatory guidelines such as AAMI, IAHCSMM, ANSI, and Joint Commission, in alignment with SSM Policies.
• Participates in all onboarding and orientation activities and tracking in coordination with manager, completing all required observations and documentation. Creates and implements any training related to new equipment or technology (or in coordination with vendor education/training program ensuring competency by SPD staff).
• Creates and implements an ongoing annual education plan for all SPD employees that meets Join Commission, OSHA and other regulatory requirements in addition to growth and development of staff to advance quality initiatives and strategic plan.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities to ensure the provision of safe and quality patient care. Prepares all team members for successful completion of required certification within the first year of hire.
• Oversees quality and infection control initiatives for SPD. Performs quarterly audits of employee records.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience

EXPERIENCE:

• Two years experience in Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist with one year as a lead or educator

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching and gripping.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Rare crawling, sitting and keyboard use/data entry.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin:

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA)
• Or
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD)

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4407000037 Sterile Processing

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.