Job Information
Children's Hospital Colorado Sterile Processing Education Coordinator in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Job ID86270
LocationColorado Springs
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
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Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is a top-ranked hospital located in a top-ranked city. With a regional team of more than 1,000 team members, Children's Colorado has been present in southern Colorado since 2001 and now has team members at five locations providing outpatient specialty care, emergency care, inpatient care and therapy care. Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is the first pediatric-only hospital in the region and includes the region's only emergency department and operating rooms built just for kids and served by pediatric experts who have dedicated their lives to treating kids - and only kids - and who are directly linked to one of the country's leading pediatric academic medical centers. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Learn about Children's Colorado and our culture: Find out more about living and working in Colorado Springs:
Job Overview
The Sterile Processing Ed Coord is responsible for orientation of new staff and ongoing education of existing staff.Assists with coordinating and planning of education needs for sterile processing staff and collaborates with OR/Procedure Center educator on processing of instruments and equipment.
Additional Information
Department Name: CSH Sterile Processing Job Status: 40 hours per week, eligible for benefits Shift: Monday - Friday. Hours may vary based on department needs.
Qualifications
EDUCATION - High School Diploma; Associates Degree preferred EXPERIENCE - 3 years' experience as a Surgical Technician or Instrument Tech CERTIFICATION(S) - CBSPD Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or NBSTSA or NCCT Certified Surgical Technologist or IAHCSMM Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) within 6 months of hire
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE No direct patient care ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Responsible for orientation of new staff and ongoing education of existing staff. Assists with coordinating and planning of education needs for sterile processing staff and collaborates with OR/Procedure Center educator on processing of instruments and equipment. Acts as an SPD tech as needed. Flexible with schedule to provide orientation to off shifts. Responsible for arranging in-services on new instruments and equipment and developing and implementation of staff competencies. Responsible for assuring compliance with all regulatory standards and professional recommendations including monitoring record keeping on all equipment to include manufacturers recommendations on care, cleaning and preventative maintenance. Performs audits as needed. Assists department in preparation for regulatory surveys. Supports educational strategies to enhance staff knowledge with respect to processing practices and service delivery. Promotes the utilization of evidence to drive pra tice changes.Identifies and resolves issues through variance reporting or other methods. Participates in product evaluation for both existing and proposed equipment and supplies used for decontamination and cleaning of instruments and equipment.
Other Information
SCOPE AND LEVEL Guidelines: Advanced full performance professional level work that requires additional knowledge, education, training or experience. Guidelines are generally in the form of stated objectives only with issues and factors largely undefined requiring the employee to exercise creativity and ingenuity in devising criteria, techniques, strategy, and methodologies for approaching assigned functions or projects. Complexity:Duties performed involve... For full info follow application link.