Education Coordinator Sterile Processing Dept

The Education Coordinator SPD ensures that all Sterile Processing staff both internal and external to UVA are properly trained and operating within the guidelines set forth by various industry standards and regulations including, but not limited to IAHCSMM, CBSPD, AORN, The Joint Commission, FDA, DNV,CDC, OSHA, AAMI. Performs various educational duties under supervision and guidance from the operations leadership. Potential to support and work alongside all instrument processing solutions to include but not limited to continuous improvement.

• Staff Development: Provides training / development to SPD team members at main SPD and OPSC.

• Leadership / Professional Development: Provides leadership in professional development of SPD team members at main SPD and OPSC.

• Effectively works with hospital department SPD leadership to ensure employees are effectively trained on all required competency skill levels.

• Conducts sterile processing employee assessments of job performance to policy and standard work; identifies competency deficiencies and conducts effective training to eliminate gaps.

• Participates and assists in new hire orientation and on the job, training as directed by Manager or Supervisor.

• Completes and maintains training records, employee education files and documentation of competency skill level.

• Ensures employee training files and documentation of competency skill levels and certifications are up to date in the hospital files or database and accurately reflect the employees’ job-related responsibilities.

• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of multi-specialty instrumentation and serves as a resource for staff in SPD.

• Provides re-education training and communication for performance issues found in the OR and instrumentation tray audits.

• Conducts 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 Manager.

• 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent; Associate degree Preferred

Experience: 3+ years training experience required. 3+ years Sterile Processing experience required

Licensure: CRCST (IAHCSMM) or CSPDT (CBSPD) certification required. CER (IAHCSMM) or CFER (CBSPD) certification required within 6 months of hire date or promotion. CIS (IAHCSMM) or CSIS (CBSPD) certification required within 1 year of hire date or promotion. Must maintain certification by completing 12 Continuing Education Credit Hours each year, or more if required for a specific certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires sitting for prolonged periods. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to vibrations, humidity, cold, heat, noise, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The starting base rate for this role is $18.37 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
  
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• Certification and education support
  
• Generous Paid Time Off
  

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

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