Sterile Processing Educator

Company: UCHealth
Location: Loveland
Posted on: January 13, 2021

Job Description:

Summary:Develops and provides services related to the orientation, continuing education, and assessment of Sterile Processing Technicians.Work Schedule: Full Time FlexResponsibilities: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.Withinscope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and theability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in afast-paced environment and take appropriate action.Requirements:* Credentials:Essential:* Certified Registered Central Services Technician* Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician* Other information:Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED.Required Licensure/Certification: CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) through IAHCSMM or CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician) through CBSPD within 1 year. Preferred: CRCST at hire for those with direct sterile processing experience.Minimum Experience: 2 years of experience in Sterile Processing or as a Surgical Technologist in an operating room.* BLSthrough the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for theProfessional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPRcard must be good through sixty days of hire. All life supportcertification cards must be issued by either the American Heart Association orthe American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Crossfor the Professional Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will needto be through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.)Are you a RN NewGrad? Visit https://www.uchealth.org/professionals/residencies/ tofind out about our exciting New Grad opportunities!This position's pay range starts at: $18.400000/hour.An annual bonus may be paid to eligible employees based upon organizational and individual performance.At UCHealth, we do things differentlyWebelieve in something different: a focus on the individuality of every person.In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all thosewe serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative healthcare system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the bestpossible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true humanconnection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career atUCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion.Goingbeyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive andintellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us,that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what isright, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so thateach of us can find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth,we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningfulcareer. There's no limits to your potential here. Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!UCHealthrecognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives thatequal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As anaffirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to makingall employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicantshall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges ofemployment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual'srace, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mentalor physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgenderstatus, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does notdiscriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as definedunder the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonableaccommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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