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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Staff Education Specialist - Sterile Processing

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWinston-Salem, NC, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT), Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), or another sterile processing certification is required.
  • Five years of experience in Sterile Processing is required, or completion of an accredited Sterile Processing certificate program with three years of experience in Sterile Processing.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
  • Ability to assess the need for, plan, implement, and evaluate high-quality, cost-effective educational programs for staff is required.
  • Ability to operate steam sterilizers, low-temperature sterilizers, ultrasonic washers, and washer decontaminators is required.
  • Must be able to work pre-arranged weekend, night, and evening hours as needed.
  • The role involves exposure to bodily fluids and tissue, bloodborne disease risks, cleaning chemicals, steam and heat, a loud and stressful environment, unpredictable situations, interruptions, and occasional pressure from multiple calls and inquiries.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee orientation and training for new employees and continuing education for all employees.
  • Demonstrate expert skill and knowledge in central sterile processing, incorporate developmental, cultural, and ethical considerations, and act as a resource for staff.
  • Educate staff on regulatory standards and compliance, current clinical practice issues, and safety standards.
  • Maintain and update orientation manuals and skills checklists.
  • Create individualized training plans for new employees, conduct weekly assessments, and adjust orientation schedules as needed.
  • Assess preceptors' competency to ensure they can support the orientation of new employees.
  • Provide re-education to employees when performance issues arise.
  • Coordinate in-service schedules for new instruments and continuing education.
  • Maintain in-service records and ensure that all staff receive necessary information.
  • Adjust the schedule to support training needs across all shifts.
  • Communicate educational needs or issues to the Sterile Processing Department Manager.
  • Liaise with the Operating Room Clinical Education Resource Team and assist with operating room staff education as needed.
  • Follow approved policies and procedures to protect self, coworkers, and the facility from the spread of bloodborne and airborne diseases.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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