Sterile Processing Educator

Department Perioperative Services – Sterile Processing

Responsible for developing and managing a Sterile Processing educational program that encompasses a new hire training program that can be individualized or support a cohort model.

• Plans, designs, implements and evaluates a competency-based Transition to Practice program to on-board new sterile processing staff
• Plans, designs, implements and evaluates ongoing education, professional development and training needs of sterile processing staff annually
• Aligns education and competencies with HSPA and AAMI/ANSI standards of practice
• Updates competency based orientation packets to ensure they meet current guidelines and processes and meet the on-boarding needs of new employees
• Coordinates annual skills training for all team members
• Coordinates monthly education for team members
• Tracks all education offerings provided to sterile processing staff
• Creates, reviews and revises policies and procedures to ensure they are in line with current professional standards
• Provides practice updates for policy, procedural and standards changes
• Ensures required training and documentation is complete and filed for all team members
• Provides shift coverage to assist with core staffing when necessary
• Works minimum of four shifts per month in the department to maintain competency
• Provides educational opportunities across the shifts to reach all team members
• Provides supportive education and resources to staff preparing for CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification
• Evaluates new staff transition to practice progression by meeting regularly with preceptors and staff
• Assesses competency of new staff through observation of daily work, simulations, and other learning modalities
• Prepares additional supportive education for staff as needed during their Transition to Practice program
• Monitors and evaluates preceptor skills through observation of daily work and staff evaluation of preceptor
• Assists leadership in the collection of data for performance improvement initiatives
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

• Associates Degree required; relevant certification, such as Certification in Healthcare Leadership (CHL), or 2 years related experience may be accepted in lieu of and Associate’s degree
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an acute or ambulatory Surgical Services Sterile Processing department/setting required in addition to education requirement
• Central Service Certification (CRCST) through the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) required
• Familiar with HSPA, AAMI/ANSI, AORN recommended Practices and Standards and other industry standards and best practices required
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook required
• Knowledge of conference facilities, technology, and equipment required

• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to maintain a standing position
• Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height
• Must be able to stoop, crouch, or bend
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals, acids, cleaning solution, disinfectants, soaps, etc.
• Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids, etc.
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

• Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary…