Central Sterile Processing Educator

Initiates new employee departmental orientation, schedules both short term and long-term educational planning, implementation and training for the development of the Central Processing staff for their disciplined task.

Schedule documented periodic departmental, vendor performed training, and competency assessments for CSP staff covering their job described and relative task to assure compliance with departmental recommendations and regulatory requirements.

Provides quality assurance assessments as deemed by the CSP annual QA program. Maintain current knowledge of the AAMI, OSHA, FDA, JCAHO policies and recommendations. Serves as a resource to the CSP staff, CSP Management, and all ancillary departments who perform decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization when necessary utilizing subject matter expertise networking. 

3 years or more of experience in a sterile processing or operating room environment, 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge of decontamination, sterilization sciences, case cart systems, medical/surgical supplies, and equipment.

In depth knowledge of the following standards: AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation), AORN, FDA, JCAHO, and OSHA. Computer experience required. 

Demonstrates competence in management and leadership skills. 

Demonstrates effective communication skills. Computer experience required (Word, Excel, Office software and analytical skills).

A High School Diploma or Equivalent is required and pass a national certification exam. Must have a current CRCST certificate.

CRCST Certification required; ASHCSP (The American Society of Healthcare Central Service Professionals) or HSPA (formerly International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management - IAHCSMM) required;

CHL must be obtained within 1 year of start date.

This position will be on rotation shifts to cover all needs and include Ambulatory locations