Sterile Processing Educator

Position Details

• Location:
  
  350 7th Street North, Naples, FL 34102
• Work Type:
  Full Time
• Work Schedule:
  
  Variable

NCH is an independent, locally governed non‑profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.

NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to:
Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence;
Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships;
Have endowed chairs;
Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and Pro Scan.

Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together.

Under the direction of the SPD Director, the Sterile Processing Educator will provide education, orientation, and ongoing in‑services for the SPD on all three shifts and weekend shifts when necessary. The educator will participate in the staff performance review process, ensure all staff complete competency reviews and new employee orientations within 90 days of hire, coordinate weekly in‑services, and maintain documentation according to CMS, TJC, DHS, AAMI, and CDC standards.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate new employee orientation and departmental orientation programs for SPD staff. Serve as a mentor for all employees and model best practice according to AAMI standards.
• Ensure health system educational requirements are included in the training programs. Collaborate with others to design in‑services, competencies, and orientation programs to meet the needs of staff.
• Educate and motivate staff through appropriate orientation, training, communication of expectations and industry standards. Establish documents and maintain a system to ensure competencies for all essential job functions by subordinate staff.
• Continually assess the competency and performance level of all staff. Assist Service Line Manager/Director in monitoring deficiencies in performance. Develop specific training programs/modules in response to process improvement opportunities and requirements.
• Maintain accurate, timely and complete records pertaining to staff education whether departmental and/or facility.
• Aid in training on instrument tracking system.
• Ensure that staff performs routine tasks in a timely manner according to established standards through direct observation and review.
• Maintain continued process improvements in the field of Central Sterile Processing Operations and Equipment through education, literature, and seminars.

• Minimum of High School/GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience which includes knowledge of recommended sterile processing practices as advised by AAMI standards.
• A minimum of 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Valid Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST/CBSPDT) required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in development of policies and procedures.

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care