FTE: 1.0,
Shift: Day,
Schedule: Day
Position SummaryThe Regional SPD Educator plays a critical role in training Sterile Processing Department staff to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory guidelines. The position supports training and development initiatives to maintain both compliance and staff competencies.
The Regional SPD Educator will work closely with SPD leadership and The Center for Clinical Practice and Professional Development to design, develop, and implement educational performance improvement strategies based on data driven performance gaps.
Essential Functions- Ensure SOPs, Standard Works and Competencies are up to date with the most current best practices, regulatory standards, and manufacture's IFU, if applicable.
- Ensure risk analyst are completed and approved, or a manufacture's clarification is on file for all processes where best practices, regulatory standards, and manufacture's IFU and vague or non-existent.
- Build, evaluate and update onboarding training, CEU training opportunities, new product training, quality improvement in-service training and annual competencies in partnership with system education departments.
- Facilitate new hire department orientation and provide on-the-job training as directed by the Regional Senior SPD Educator & SPD leadership.
- Maintain and evaluate the Operating Manuals for all equipment as well as the proof of super User Training.
- Maintain up-to-date training records and ensure all employee certifications and competency levels are accurately documented.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of Sterile Processing required; 2 years of experience mentoring and providing education or training in a professional setting preferred
- Certifications: CRCST (HSPA) or CSPDT (CBSPD) required
- Additional certifications (CER or CFER) required within 1 year after hiring
About Tacoma General Hospital MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, in the heart of Tacoma, WA, is a 367-bed regional medical center delivering cutting-edge care. With a 24-hour Emergency Department, Level II Adult Trauma Center, advanced cardiac, neurological, orthopedic and robotic surgery, Tacoma General combines innovation with compassionate care. Home to the MultiCare Regional Cancer Center, a Family Birth Center and specialized neonatal care in partnership with Mary Bridge Children's, our collaborative, mission-driven teams offer a rewarding environment for career growth and professional excellence.
About the Tacoma Community Tacoma, just 30 miles south of Seattle, blends big-city amenities with the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. From scenic waterfronts and mountain trails to vibrant arts, dining and brewery scenes, Tacoma offers something for everyone - outdoor enthusiasts, families and young professionals alike. With strong schools and universities, it's a city where you can live, work and play.
Pay and Benefit ExpectationsWe provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $77,480.00 - $111,467.20 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.
Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
