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ChristianaCare is a healthcare organization with 1100 beds between two Magnet® recognized hospitals (Christiana and Wilmington) and the only Level 1 Trauma service on the East Coast corridor between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Honored repeatedly as “One of America’s Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report!
Highlights
- Three-time Recognized as Magnet Status Hospitals (Christiana & Wilmington)
- Growth Opportunities defined by our Clinical Ladder.
- Competitive pay with shift differentials and generous paid time off.
- Robust Benefits Package
We are currently seeking an experienced day shift Sterile Processing Educator for our Sterile Processing Department.
Primary function:
To be the education coordinator for the Sterile Processing Department which will include assessment of instrumentation skills, training technicians on the proper use of surgical instruments, how this instrumentation is used in surgery, decontamination, sterilization, and case cart assembly. Instructs and monitors Quality Assurance protocols and assist in ensuring regulatory compliance.
Principal duties and responsibilities:
Conducts initial and ongoing assessment of individual technician skill level with assistance from the Supervisor.
Identifies the need for further education of the Sterile Processing staff by conducting in-services.
Assists in the Certification of the Sterile Processing Staff. This person will be the educator of Certification classes.
Demonstrates knowledge of various sterilization processes and acceptable parameters
Checks biological, chemical, and mechanical indicators as necessary.
Demonstrates professional responsibility:
Serves as liaison between Sterile Processing and Interpersonal Educators to improve physician/nurse/ tech and MA quality of service.
Assists others in professional role development, role transitions, and succession planning through the support of mentorship programs.
Preceptor and support for new hire along with supervisor assistance.
Assists Infection Prevention with rounding and reporting of findings related to Joint Commission compliance
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports issues to supervisor and manager in a timely manner any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients, and visitors.
Performs other related duties as the need arises.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma, Associate Degree preferred.
5 years Sterile Processing or Operating Room experience and CRCST, CSPDT, CST, CER, CIR, CHL preferred
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
EEO Statement: Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
UPDATE: ChristianaCare is committed to prioritizing the health and safety of our patients and caregivers. As we continue to meet the needs of our caregivers and our community through the COVID-19 pandemic, our commitment to health and safety requires that we take new steps to ensure a safe environment for medical care for our patients and a workplace that avoids preventable harm for our caregivers. For this reason, vaccination for COVID-19 is required for all caregivers at ChristianaCare and is considered a safety standard that is job-related and consistent with business necessity for all caregivers.
Source: Indeed.com
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