Sterile Processing Services Educator The Hospital of Central Connecticut - 3.6 New Britain, CT Job Details Full-time 1 hour ago Qualifications Optimizing workflow processes TJC State healthcare regulations High school diploma or GED Clinical staff training Sterile processing staff education Lean management Hospital regulatory compliance

Full Job Description Location Detail:

100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)

Shift Detail:

Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with occasional rotation to evening shifts. Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. Serving our community since 1998, Hospital of Central Connecticut is a vibrant and progressive organization with a genuine concern for our patients, community, and employee's alike. We've earned top honors for quality stroke care, gold level recognition for organ donation, and employing leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, providing the highest quality level of care.

JOB SUMMARY

The Sterile Processing Services Educator manages and organizes all continuing education for the SPS department. Ensures that the HHC standardized training program is utilized. Responsible for documenting cadence and attendance, training compliance reporting, and facilitates training classes. Observes and educates the personnel performing Sterile Processing functions. Runs a rigorous training and development program for new SPS staff, as well as a remediation program for existing staff. Educates employees on proper infection prevention procedures for decontamination, sterilization, storage, transportation of equipment, sterile supplies and instruments/sets utilized across HHC hospitals and surgical centers. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Education High school diploma Experience 3+ years of experience in sterile processing, with 1+ years of training experience and/or process improvement leadership and implementation Licensure, Certification, Registration SPS Certification required Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements Ability to lift 40 pounds Maintain a minimum of 10 CEUs per year Knowledge of

AAMI/JCAHO/AORN

regulations Understanding of Lean management processes in order to utilize data to drive process improvement and create standard Demonstrate proficiency in planning and delivering education and training effectively, in compliance with

AAMI/JCAHO/AORN

regulations and HHC protocols. Preferred Requirements Education Bachelor's degree preferred We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment .