Sterile Processing Quality - Educator
Medical University of South CarolinaAbout the role
Job Description Summary
The Sterile Processing Educator reports to the Sterile Processing Manager. Under limited supervision, the Sterile Processing Educator develops and conducts education programs that enable staff to acquire and maintain the knowledge, rationales, certification and skills necessary to support operational and organizational goals. The educator will also assist updating Instrument Tracking System Data and ensuring all scanning protocols are followed consistently.Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularCost Center
CC000675 CHS - SPD (Sterile Processing) - Consolidated Service Center (Offsite)Pay Rate Type
SalaryPay Grade
Health-27Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
The Sterile Processing Educator reports to the Sterile Processing Manager. Under limited supervision, the Sterile Processing Educator develops and conducts education programs that enable staff to acquire and maintain the knowledge, rationales, certification and skills necessary to support operational and organizational goals. The educator will also assist updating Instrument Tracking System Data and ensuring all scanning protocols are followed consistently.
Additional Job Description
Minimum high school diploma or equivalency (GED) and three (3) years of significant hospital work experience in Sterile Processing and/or Operating work experience required. Will accept a bachelor’s degree in a healthcare or related field and two (2) years of significant hospital work experience in Sterile Processing and/or Operating Room. Previous supervisory and/or education experience preferred. Required work experience consists of training and on-going education of staff with focus on compliance and meeting goals and expectations of the organization. Required Certified Registered Sterile Processing Technician through HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution). Must be skilled in computer operation and in working with the following programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Instrument Tracking System.
Physical Requirements
Mobility & Posture
Standing: Continuous
Sitting: Continuous
Walking: Continuous
Climbing stairs: Infrequent
Working indoors: Continuous
Working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
Working from elevated areas: Frequent
Working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
Kneeling: Infrequent
Bending at the waist: Continuous
Twisting at the waist: Frequent
Squatting: Frequent
Manual Dexterity & Strength
Pinching operations: Frequent
Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
Reaching overhead: Frequent
Reaching in all directions: Continuous
Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
Full use of both legs: Continuous
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