Central Processing Department Educator

Summary:

• Shift Timings: 8hr
• 40-hour days, M-F, 9A to 5:30P
• Responsible for education on Mid and 2nd shifts
• No weekends or holidays

Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, coordinate, and evaluate orientation, continuing education, and in-service programs for staff that are competency-based.
• Recommend improvements in the quality of services provided by the Central Processing Department.
• Serve as a resource to staff.
• Implement all aspects of the training and orientation program, including job shadowing and teaching formal classes.
• Perform systematic follow-up procedures with all trainees and orientees to ensure competency.
• Provide feedback on orientee’s and trainees’ work performance.
• Prepare and train new CPD staff to ensure adherence to practices and policies.
• Evaluate and interview job candidates and make recommendations regarding appropriate fit.
• Coordinate with Operating Room Charge Nurses and Operating Room Nurse Educators for clinical rotations.
• Apply principles of adult learning.
• Conduct quality improvement and research utilization projects.
• Develop and conduct educational programs and presentations.
• Evaluate the clinical technical competence of trainees and probationary employees.
• Educate staff on new CPD technologies, policy changes, and evaluate effectiveness.
• Monitor progress of education and completion of CPD technicians preparing for certification.
• Assist CPD in maintaining JCAHO standards.
• Develop, implement, review, and revise annual competency programs.
• Serve as a liaison between institutional departments, partners, and groups.
• Utilize the Incident Reporting system for trending areas in need of improvement.
• Remain knowledgeable of unit-based QI projects and assist with developing training plans.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining current knowledge and competency in CPD technology and standards.

Requirements:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of formal education and experience. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Certification by Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Central Board of Sterile Processing Departments (CBSPD) or related recognized certification.
• Minimum 3 years of recent experience as an Educator or Supervisor in Central Processing/Operating Room or 6 years of experience as a Central Processing Tech with progressive responsibility.

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced interpersonal and writing skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Multilingual skills beyond English preferred.