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Mohawk Valley Health Systems

Educator - Sterile Processing Dept - Full Time - Days

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A Sterile Processing Technician sterilizes, cleans, and prepares medical equipment for use. May also help install and repair large equipment. Works in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$49,603 / year median in New York

+15% projected growth

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Job Summary Under the supervision of the Sterile Processing department Manager or designee, the Educator will fulfill standard staff education and training in all areas including but not limited to new hire training, Endoscopy/HLD training, Process Improvement Coaching and Interim Education. This also includes the decontamination, sterilization, and assembly areas. Core Job Responsibilities Ensure employees are effectively trained on all required competency skill levels as required by regulatory committees. Conduct sterile processing employee assessments of job performance to policy and standard work; identifies competency deficiencies and conducts effective training to eliminate gaps. Participate and assist in new hire orientation and on the job training as directed by the SPD Manager per company policy. Complete and maintain training records, employee education files and documentation of competency skill level as required by regulatory body. Ensure employee training files and documentation of competency skill level, certifications, and continuing education credits are up to date and accurately reflect the employees' job-related responsibilities. Demonstrate extensive knowledge of multi-specialty instrumentation and serves as a resource for staff in SPD. Provide re-education training and communication for performance issues found in the OR and instrumentation tray audits and assist in driving the identified quality measures.. Conduct employee assessments and trains to deficiencies noted. Aid in the on-going development of staff education by providing in-services to staff at a cadence determined by the SPD Manager and/or operations leadership. Conduct training education plan for new employees with or without central sterile processing experience. Assist in development, collection, and support of the performance improvement measures outlined by the SPD department. Adjust schedule to work with all employees on all shifts to ensure training needs are met and supported. Ability to work pre-arranged weekend, night, and evening hours. Perform other duties as required. Education/Experience Requirements
REQUIRED
High School Diploma required 2+ years training experience or leadership in Sterile Processing required 5+ years Sterile Processing experience required Licensure/Certification Requirements
REQUIRED
CRCST (HSPA) or CSPDT (CBSPD) certification Must maintain certification by completing 12 Continuing Education Credit Hours each year, or more if required for a specific certification Disclaimer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor. Job Details Req Id 98596 Department
STERILE PROCESSING
Shift Days Shift Hours Worked 8.00 FTE 1 Work Schedule
HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR
Employee Status A1 - Full-Time Union Non-Union Pay Range $27 - $45 per hour