STERILE PROCESSING EDUCATOR

Description

Location : UC Health Leprino Building Anschutz Campus, US : CO : Aurora

Department : Clinical Education

FTE : Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift : Days

Pay : $22.14 - $28.78 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This Metro Denver Regional position requires coverage of Sterile Processing Departments at Highlands Ranch Hospital, Broomfield Hospital, Longs Peak Hospital and / or Anschutz Medical Campus.

Summary :

Develops and provides services related to the orientation, continuing education, and assessment of Sterile Processing Technicians.

Responsibilities :

• Collaborates with department leaders and staff to assess learning needs and competencies of Sterile Processing staff.
• Develops, coordinates and implements competencies for new hire orientation.
• Assesses and documents the progress of new hires throughout orientation. Provides remediation if necessary.
• Develops, coordinates and implements required competencies, resources and continuing education for Sterile Processing staff.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements :

• Certified Registered Central Services Technician
• Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician
• High School diploma or GED.
• Required Licensure / Certification : CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician) through CBSPD within 1 year.

Preferred : CRCST at hire for those with direct sterile processing experience.

2 years of experience in Sterile Processing or as a Surgical Technologist in an operating room.

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