Job Details:

Job Summary:

This Educator is accountable for coordinating education in Central Service (CS) department. The role includes assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating education and training of the Central Service staff. This individual will also be accountable for ensuring professional development as well as coordinating the research and evaluation on new products and equipment and will be responsible for in-servicing staff on new products and equipment. This job description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, and responsibilities. Job incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the departmental orientation of new hires. Plans, implements and promotes the education and training of staff members to ensure professional development. Evaluates, reviews and reports the staff’s ability to provide clean, sterile and accurate instrument sets.
• Provides educational programs for Central Service staff.
• Provides quality assurance programs and the support necessary for staff in the field of sterile processing.
• Ensures that the department meets all the regulations, standards and guidelines consistent with AORN, AAMI, The Joint Commission, CMS, CDC, OSHA, and FDA requirements as well as the hospital’s policies and procedures.
• Represents Central Service through consultation on interdepartmental and interdisciplinary committees and task forces.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including computer-related requirements.
• Maintains and updates professional knowledge by actively participating in professional seminars and organizations.

Experience:

A minimum of 2 years in the Sterile Processing field, required.

Education:

Associate’s degree, required.

Licenses / Certifications:

Certified Registered Central Service Technician by International Associate of Health Care Central Service Material Management (CRCST, IAHCSMM), required. Teaching certifications, preferred. Advanced Certifications (CHL, CIS, CER), preferred.

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WMC Advanced Physician Services PC