Sterile Processing Educator - Lancaster, United States - Lancaster General Health

Lancaster General Health
Lancaster General Health
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Lancaster, United States

3 weeks ago

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***: Primary education and quality oversight of the organization-wide Sterile Processing services that contribute to quality improvement, outcome management and decision support for Sterile Processing services at all sites which include Duke Street, WBH, Ambulatory Surgical Facility, Pain Management, Endoscopy, and Anesthesia. Monitors decontamination, equipment cleaning, sterilization, instrument assembly and case cart preparation across three SPD locations. Develops, organizes and leads customer-focused team(s) that will facilitate compliance with all regulatory requirements, performance improvement oversight, quality monitoring and LGH Sterile Processing outcomes measurement and reporting. Responsible for orientation, ongoing education, and staff competency at all Perioperative sites.

Provides a comprehensive technical orientation, education and training program for the processing technicians in sterile processing departments.

Plan and direct the education process without specific instructions, collaborate with SPD supervisors and shift leaders to prepare new employee orientation work assignments, give specific instructions and prioritize assignments according to department policy and procedures and direction of the sterile processing manager.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

  • Provides leadership for comprehensive and cohesive competency based approach to Perioperative and Sterile Processing education and development including orientation, annual required education, and curricula that supports lifelong learning and all aspects of professional practice including compliance with regulatory standards, evidence based practice, policies, procedures, standards, and professional accountability.
  • Provides leadership for comprehensive Sterile Processing Department education while ensuring team safety via compliance with OSHA, AAMI, ANSI, IAHCSMM, AORN, Joint Commission, and AST standards.
  • Communicates and collaborates with other disciplines and departments to maximize safe patient care outcomes in the operative and procedural areas Sterile Processing supports.
  • Accountable for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of quality management and safety initiatives. Reports Safety and quality outcomes to the Sterile Processing Manager.
  • In collaboration with the Sterile Processing Manager, responsible for maintaining and coordinating policies, procedures, and training programs that document and support ongoing safety and quality management activities for the Sterile Processing and perioperative teams.
  • Participates in activities and on committees in the organization that relate to safety and performance improvement.
  • Develops and directs a comprehensive educational and orientation program.
  • Plans, develops and participates in the education and orientation of SPD staff. Assists in training of personnel for decontamination procedures, equipment operation, set up of instrument sets, utilizing the Instrument Tracking System, case cart preparation, sterilization and personnel competencies.
  • Maintains good interpersonal relationships with coworkers and all personnel, acting as a liaison and problem solver. Encourages good communication between manager, coworkers and customers. Encourages team building and excellent customer service.
  • Develops a competency skill assessment and conducts skill checks for new employees and annual rechecks for all employees.
  • Chairs the department professional development committee. Develops, administers, compiles, and evaluates data on an ongoing basis to assess educational needs.
  • Collaborates with perioperative educators and leadership to provide seamless educational services including formal consultation, orientation and individual coaching.
  • Demonstrates and advises on principles of sterilization and procedures for area. Keeps current in sterilization technology and practices. Looks for and advises on process improvements.
  • Monitors staff compliance in the instrument and supply areas. Duties in this area include sorting instruments and equipment arranging setups, storing equipment for future use and picking instruments and supplies for scheduled cases. Ensures cleanliness, functionality and integrity of sterilized products. Ensures good quality assurance for completeness.
  • Performs daily biological validity reports, auditing records for completeness.
  • Maintains knowledge of proper techniques for infection control. Monitors all personnel for compliance with aseptic techniques and safety standards in assigned areas.
  • Develops an ongoing performance improvement program to ensure high standards of performance in the department.
  • Utilizes extensive knowledge of instrumentation to provide assistance to user and staff.
  • Maintains instrument tracking system. Provides training and direction to end user of the system and procedures and perfor
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