Sterile Processing Educator

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Expected pay for this position is $21.72 - $25.55/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.
Overview
POSITION SUMMARY: The Educator Sterile Processing provides education to the Sterile Processing Department. This includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating orientation and continuing education programs to enhance the quality of sterile processing services, ensuring such programs are based on the professional standards relevant to sterile processing services and the departments supported by sterile processing. In collaboration with leadership, the Educator Sterile Processing is accountable for ensuring Mission Partners maintain competency of equipment, instrumentation and Instruction for Use (IFU).
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:

• High school diploma or GED.

Licensure/Certifications:

• CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician)

Experience:

• 3 years clinical experience in Sterile Processing

Other skills or knowledge:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, methods of sterilization, infection control, standard precautions, use of sterilizers, decontamination equipment and procedures, specialty equipment, including power equipment and micro surgical equipment, surgical instrumentation by name and usage, and cleaning of durable medical equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience:

• Prior advanced Sterile Processing experience.