Educator II, Central Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Develop, implement, and oversee staff development, orientation, and annual competency programs specific to sterile processing.

• Create and coordinate educational, competency, and training programs aimed at standardizing sterile processing operations.

• Manage supplies, equipment, and instrumentation, which includes cleaning, sterilization, and preparation of surgical packs.

• Design and deliver curricula on sterile processing techniques and regulations.

• Collaborate with perioperative nursing, clinic QA liaisons, and infection preventionists regarding sterilization and high-level disinfection practices.

• Design, implement, and oversee educational programs focusing on decontamination, instrument assembly, and sterilization.

• Serve as a liaison for clinics and areas engaged in sterilization and high-level disinfection.

• Develop action plans aimed at reducing surgical site infections.

• Facilitate orientation for new staff and provide ongoing education.

• Collect and analyze statistical data on the progress and success of educational programs.

• Participate in infection prevention rounds.

• Create and standardize assessments for skills related to instrument and equipment processing.

• Monitor the progress of staff orientation and implement corrective actions.

• Oversee instrument tracking reports and event reporting systems.

• Conduct root cause analyses and propose resolutions for identified deficiencies.

• Develop training materials and infection prevention monitoring programs.

• Prepare reports and represent sterile processing practices at monthly infection prevention committee meetings.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Health Care Management along with 2 years of supervisory experience in a hospital setting is required.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.

• A Master's degree is preferred.

• CCST (Certified Central Service Technician) certification is required within 180 days, or CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Tech) certification must be obtained within 180 days.

• Strong knowledge of sterile processing techniques and regulations is essential.

• Experience with decontamination, instrument assembly, sterilization, and high-level disinfection is necessary.

• Proven experience in developing and delivering education, competency, orientation, and training programs.

• Experience in collecting and interpreting statistical data and quality performance reports is required.

• Familiarity with infection prevention practices, ATP testing, immediate-use sterilization tracking, and reducing surgical site infections is important.

• Experience in conducting root cause analyses and creating corrective action plans is necessary.

• Ability to monitor instrument tracking and event reporting systems is essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• An inclusive and welcoming workplace culture.

• Commitment to non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities.

• Day shift schedule.

• Full-time schedule with 40 scheduled weekly hours.