Sterile Processing Educator-Central Supply

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JR107819

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
** Education
* ** High school  graduate or equivalent, 1-2 years of specialist training in the specialty area
** Experience / Qualifications
*** National certification in Sterile Processing, CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician required or CST - Certified Surgical Technologist with a minimum of 1 year SPD experience.
* CST Must obtain CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician within 1 year of employment.
* CIS - Certified Instrument Specialist preferred.
* Must have experience with Microsoft Office applications and SPD instrument tracking systems.
* Experience in sterile supervision and previous teaching experience are preferred.
** Position Summary
** The Sterile Processing Educator works under the direction of the SPD Manager per established policies and procedures. A key responsibility is planning, designing, and implementing education for SPD staff, as well as onboarding and orienting new employees. Some of the responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Develops, monitors, and revises SPD educational programs for new and existing employees.
* Assesses and documents staff training to identify areas for improvement.
* Maintain and improve knowledge in specialized areas of processing reusable medical devices by developing education plans for continuing education, in-services, certification, and/or formal education.
* Assesses employee competency based on department and hospital policies.
* Assesses employee compliance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Regularly, SOPs, Competencies, and Instructions for Use (IFU) documents must be posted and maintained.
* Tracks, trends, and analyzes education data. Prepares reports based on findings, makes recommendations, and/or identifies opportunities for improvement.
* Enhances learning and development by creating a positive environment.
* Provide SPD-related clinical staff education as the subject matter expert.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
** Team Member Competencies
** Establishing Relationships Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization.  Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.

Peer Support Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.

Inspiring and Motivating Others Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments.  Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow.

Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.

Acting with Integrity Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations.  Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments.  Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do;

follows through on commitments.

Being a Champion for Change and Innovation Supports people in their efforts to try new things.  Things creatively, generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes. Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change.

Communicating Effectively Speaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner.  Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience.  Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization.

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion Treats all people with dignity and respect.  Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin,…