Sterile Processing Educator - OMC Jeff Hwy

Job title: Sterile Processing Educator - OMC Jeff Hwy in New Orleans, LA at Slidell Memorial Hospital Company: Slidell Memorial Hospital Job description: We've made a lot of reputed company since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, reputed company, educate, and innovate. We reputed company that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come reputed company a difference at reputed company and discover your future today!This job is responsible for the education and quality assessments of the hospital's Sterile Processing Program according to standards set by regulatory agency guidelines. This job works with leadership to maintain consistent high standards in the training and education processes of Sterile Processing Technicians to assure that the department will meet or exceed the requirements of nationally recognized accrediting organizations.To reputed company this job successfully, an individual must be able to reputed company each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, reputed company, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reputed company qualified individuals with disabilities to reputed company the essential duties.This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or reputed company-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.EducationRequired – High School diploma or equivalentPreferred – Bachelor’s degreeAdditional degrees, business training experience and/or certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualificationsWork ExperienceRequired – 3 years’ experience working with and leading teamsPreferred – 2 years’ experience working in sterile processingPreferred – Experience as a scrub tech or surgical tech in a hospital settingPreferred – Experience with an reputed company tracking system (i.e. reputed company)CertificationsRequired – Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), must be obtained reputed company 2 years of hireOR Certified Sterile Processing Department Technician (CSPDT)OR Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have a good working knowledge of instruments, the operation/workings of the OR and be able to readily understand their issues and requests
• Knowledge and understanding of OR terminology
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter including the ability to work independently, set priorities, be flexible, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Strong computer skills required, including a working knowledge of reputed company and MS reputed company
• Detail oriented, excellent organizational and documentation skills

Job Duties

• Develops, plans, implements and evaluates educational programs to meet the needs of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) to aide in the professional development of staff.
• Provides a comprehensive departmental orientation to reputed company new personnel and required training to reputed company staff on an ongoing basis. Coordinates, facilitates, and evaluates the orientation process.
• Provides a comprehensive and technical orientation, education, and training program for the sterile processing staff.
• Ensures the competency of reputed company SPD staff and maintains departmental education records in compliance with regulatory guidelines along with performing quarterly audits of employee records.
• Oversees quality and infection control initiatives for SPD.
• Provides training and education to staff to prepare them for the national certification examinations.
• Provides instructions and in-service in new products, procedures and equipment in a manner that will identify and prevent resource loss and maintain safety

• Other reputed company duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of reputed company required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.Remains knowledgeable on reputed company federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with reputed company such laws, regulations and standards.This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any reputed company or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-reputed company concerns.The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, protected veteran status, or disability status.Physical and Environmental DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully reputed company the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reputed company individuals with disabilities to reputed company the essential functions.Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) reputed company it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) reputed company it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) reputed company the job requires working at a production reputed company pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production reputed company pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.Because the incumbent works reputed company a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste reputed company the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.Are you ready to reputed company a difference? Apply Today!reputed company does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, reputed company, Washington, and Washington D.C.reputed company endeavors to reputed company our site accessible to reputed company users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. reputed company qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Expected salary: Location: New Orleans, LA Apply for the job now! Apply for this job