Reprocessing Educator – Sterile Processing

                    

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Job Title

Reprocessing Educator – Sterile Processing

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Sterile Processing-Operations

                      

Job Code

T98154

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

 

As Reprocessing Educator, you will plan and implement reprocessing education to caregivers while maintaining a positive and professional environment. You will set standards and expectations by emphasizing integrity through your conduct and work ethic, helping motivate pupils through effective teaching methodologies. Ultimately, by developing and delivering education that aligns with industry regulations and Cleveland Clinic’s rigorous quality expectations, you play a critical part in reducing surgical site infections, improving instrument processing efficiency and enhancing patient outcomes. This role is more than just an educator position. You gain an opportunity to be a key player in a healthcare system that is setting the standard for sterile processing excellence. 

 

A caregiver in this position works Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM at Main Campus and will float to additional CCF hospitals as needed.  

 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Design, direct, implement and evaluate educational offerings based on knowledge, skills and learning levels of caregivers. 

• Develop and utilize appropriate evaluations to determine the effectiveness of educational activities. 

• Assist in the development of department specific orientation/competencies and orientation of caregivers. 

• Coordinate continuing education, training programs and caregivers’ development. 

• Consult with individuals within the Nursing Institute, Surgical Operations, Infection Prevention, CCF and the community regarding professional practices and caregiver roles. 

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Education, Healthcare Administration or related field OR additional progressively responsible experience 

• Sterile Processing Distribution Certification by IAHCSMM or CBSPD 

• Two years of recent Sterile Reprocessing experience with demonstrated clinical expertise 

• Preceptor (training) or Lead Technician experience 

• Demonstrated ex