SterileProcessingEducator

The Sterile Processing Educator is responsible for developing, implementing, and delivering educational programs and training materials. Ensures the sterile processing department staff are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties effectively and safely in compliance with accreditation organizations requirements as well as medical center policies and procedures for SPD and related staff. Facilitates training of SPD staff through educational programs and job specific instruction. Improves SPD processes by facilitating the application for new technology of reusable medical devices by training all new and existing staff. Develops, monitors, and revises SPD educational programs for both new and existing staff. Documents and assesses staff's training, to identify areas of strength and need. Develops an education plan (literature review, continuing education, in-services, certification and/or formal education) to maintain and improve knowledge in specialized areas of processing reusable medical devices. Participates in tracking, trending and analyzing education data. Identifies opportunities for improvement, makes recommendations and/or prepares reports based on findings. Develops and conducts the annual review of the SPD preceptor program. The Sterile Processing Educator will be required to travel to various work locations consulting with ambulatory clinics to help educate clinical management and techs with processing procedures. **Essential Duties:** * Provides initial orientation and a continuing on the job training for new and established SPD employees. * Develops, monitors, and revises SPD education programs for transportation, decontamination, preparation/assembly, sterilization/disinfection, distribution, and storage of reusable medical equipment for the medical center. * Develops and provides training to employees to fully comply with provisions of safety regulations and infection control procedures and principles. * Identifies the t