Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Education Coordinator - Sterile Processing for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Variable, 10 hour shift position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $26.80 - $40.20. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

JOB SUMMARY

Plans, organizes and coordinates the development and implementation of the education curricula with any department that uses or cares for items that require sterile or High Level Disinfection (HLD). Services as education coordinator and manages communication for implementations, special projects, process teams and competency assessments. Documents training programs and caregiver completion/competency validation. Delivers training. Prepares and performs necessary audits to ensure safe patient care is provided in departments where sterilization or high level disinfection occurs. Is the Subject Matter Expert on sterilization and high level disinfection for the community/network.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Develops, coordinates and integrates staff education, training, competencies, professional practices and quality audit processes in the inpatient, ambulatory and local affiliated clinics to assure caregivers involved with sterilization and high level disinfection in the organization are oriented to their positions. Assesses, designs, develops, administers and measures technical and performance requirements/skills for all instrument and scope processing across the organization and in partnership with system colleagues.

• Researches and coordinates multiple and complex education programs and training using evidence based practice to meet needs of departments and the system. Will include coordination of vendor supplied training. Develops collaborative relationships with local Sterile Processing training programs.
• Maintains ongoing review of new technologies and instrumentation selections that reduce costs, improve quality of sterilization services and improve safety for patients and caregivers.
• Addresses the following: gaps in processes, information on new technology, continuous quality improvement, a leader checklist for annual competencies, formal mentoring for new caregivers, in-services on new equipment and provides representation on the Surgical Site Infection Committee.
• Documents training in PeaceHealth\'s learning management system using standardized templates, forms and agreements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Associates degree, or combination of education and experience that provides the caregiver with the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job.
• Bachelor\'s degree preferred

EXPERIENCE / TRAINING:

• Minimum of two years\' experience in program coordination and customer service experience with web-based and other educational technologies or training systems strongly preferred.
• Training or experience with adult learning and/or instructional design.
• Minimum 3 years Central Sterile Processing experience

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION:

• Certification from IAHCSMM or CBSPD

OTHER SKILLS:

• Demonstrated familiarity within the CSP hospital based industry
• Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA & WISHA standards
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and a variety of education technology methodologies.
• Additional training or certification desired in areas such as human performance technology, improvement or management; process improvement; adult learning; instructional design; competency models; data collection and analysis tools; and customer needs assessments.
• Knowledge of current regulations and requirements (AAMI, AORN, IAHCSM, etc.)
• Demonstrated skills in presentations, clinical skills assessment methodology and project management
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating work groups, curriculum design/development/delivery and quality management principles

ST JOSEPH PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Work requires active physical exertion at least 66% of the time with ability to push and pull carts exceeding 100 lbs. unassisted at times.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 50 lbs. or more.
• Work requires frequent exposure to skin or lung irritants extreme cold or heat sharp instruments or, dangerous equipment; reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more.
• Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).
• Ability to stand on feet for the duration of any scheduled shift; ability to stoop and bend consistently without restrictions.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.

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