Central Processing Educator – Central Processing – FT / 7a-3p Position Available In Florence, South Carolina

Id :

19727,

Title :

Central Processing Educator•Central Processing•FT / 7a-3p,

Category :

Skilled Surgical Tech,

RequisitionType :

Professional,

JobGrade :

null,

RequisitionId :

300000715063725,

ExternalPostedStartDate :

2025-05-07T13:33:42 00:00,

JobLevel :

null,

JobSchedule :

Full time,

JobShift :

7:00am•3:00pm,

StudyLevel :

Associate Degree,

InternationalTravelRequired :

null,

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ExternalContactEmail :

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ContractType :

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JobFamilyId :

300000009665595,

GeographyId :

100000001513433,

GeographyNodeId :

100001581386873,

ExternalDescriptionStr :

Responsibilities:

The Central Processing Educator requires knowledge of cleaning, preparation, sterilization, storage and use of items from surgical services and other departments in the hospital. Assesses staff competency upon hire and individualizes orientation to department role in collaboration with the Director and Supervisors. Assesses, develops, plans, facilitates, mentors, provides one-on-one and group teaching of skills for all Central Processing staff. Organizes, coordinates, and conducts the education and training for all Central Processing employees to create a foundation for consistent standard of performance. Evaluates, modifies, implements, and facilitates educational content, training programs, in-servicing opportunities, and training methodologies based on identified needs and course objectives. Through observation and past performance records, the educator will identify areas of concern and implement in-services, additional training, and create process improvements in conjunction with the Director and Supervisors of Central Processing. Conducts and records safety orientation for new hires, annual compliance, and safety violations. Attends Safety Champion meetings. Ensures that all education records, attendance logs, in-service records, competency paperwork, and other educational documentation are accurate, completed in a timely manner, and filed for future reference and regulatory agencies. Determines measurable goals and objectives for educational programs and in-services. Develops and uses evaluation tools to measure effectiveness of training with Director and Supervisors. (Competency Forms & Checkoff Sheets). Conducts competency evaluations through skill demonstration and written assessments to determine competence and/or areas of performance improvement. (daVinci, Endoscopy, Central Processing, etc). Engages in Quality and Process Improvement activities and initiatives. Collaborates with Vendors to coordinate and promote educational events. Provides feedback to leadership regarding orientation, training, and educational process of staff members. Provides information to leadership on the implication of policies and procedures being formulated and recommends specific action. Continuously researches and studies the professional field of Sterile Processing and Materials Management. Participates in continuing education programs to: improve course curriculum and content, update best practices, and maintains personal competence and skills needed to perform duties adequately. Compliant with all practice requirements established in the standards set by

DNV, AORN, AAMI

on all sterilizers, including biological, chemical, and mechanical monitoring. Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values. Serves as a positive role model, team player, supporter, collaborator, and steward for all staff. Actively participates in service excellence (patient experience), surgeon satisfaction, and staff engagement.

Qualifications:

Must have a minimum of 5 years of Surgical Services and/or Central Processing experience.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technology or Central Processing Technology.

Certification through NBSTSA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting) as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Certification through HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or Certification through CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution) as a Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician (CSPDT)•Certification MUST be renewed every 2 years for CST, every year for CRCST, and every 5 years for CSPDT•,

CorporateDescriptionStr :

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health. ,

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If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer. ,

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ContentLocale :

en,

PrimaryLocation :

Florence, SC, United States,

PrimaryLocationCountry :

US,