Sterile Processing Department Educator

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Job description

Overview:
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Description:
8am - 4:30pm/ Full Time/ 40 Hours

Salary range - $20.86- $34.67

We're seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for Emory EUOSH responsible for being a capable certified technician who cares about the quality of their work an ensuring the safety for all patients.

This individual will:

Under the limited supervision of the SPD leader, the Sterile Processing Educator will assist the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Manager or Director with the responsibility of processing and distribution of sterile instruments and supplies for the designated department/division.

The Sterile Processing Educator develops and conducts education programs that enable staff to acquire and maintain the knowledge, rationales, certification and skills necessary to support operational and organizational goals. Provides patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification, and registration and/or assessed competencies. Practice will be in accordance with laws and regulations and will adhere to established policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.

Assist manager with the training and continuing education of employees and accepts responsibility for their growth and development.

Maintains open and active communication with the medical staff, patient care staff, and interdepartmental staff.

Ensures the competency of all SPD staff and maintains departmental education records in compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Oversees quality and infection control initiatives for SPD. Performs quarterly audits of employee records. Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external entities, customers, vendors and other parties for the purposes of training, education and quality.

Participates in orientation of new hospital personnel Participates in continuous quality improvement activities to ensure the provision of and improvement upon safe and quality patient care.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Education Minimum 3 years Sterile Processing Technician or Surgical Technologist in Sterile Processing;

Minimum 1 year experience in Sterile Processing as lead trainer or educator.

Certification in Sterile Processing required.

Experience with computer software. Must possess strong leadership skills and the ability to prioritize and delegate assignments.

The ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

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