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Staff Education Specialist, Sterile Processing

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Advocate Health Care

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United States , Winston Salem

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24.10 - 36.15 USD / Hour
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Job Description:

Responsible for overseeing the training of new employees, continuous assessment and continuing education of staff skills in the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and storage of surgical instrumentation.

Job Responsibility:

  • Oversees orientation and training of all new employees and continuing education for all employees
  • Demonstrates expert skill and knowledge in central sterile processing, incorporating developmental, cultural and ethical considerations
  • Acts as a resource for staff
  • Provides education to staff on regulatory standards and compliance, current clinical practice issues, and safety standards
  • Maintains and updates all orientation manuals and skills checklists
  • Creates individualized training plan for all new employees
  • Conducts weekly assessments of new employees and adjusts orientation training schedule as needed
  • Assesses competency of preceptors
  • Provides re-education to employees as performance issues arise
  • Coordinates in-service schedule for new instruments, continuing education, etc.
  • Maintains the in-service records and ensures that all staff receive the necessary information
  • Adjusts schedule to work with all employees on all shifts to ensure training needs are met and supported
  • Communicates with SPD Manager regarding any educational needs or issues
  • Liaisons with OR Clinical Education Resource Team and assists with OR staff education as needed
  • Protects self, co-workers and facility by following approved policies and procedures to prevent the spread of bloodborne and/or airborne disease(s)

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED with five years' experience in Sterile Processing
  • Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing certificate program with three years' experience in Sterile Processing
  • Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT), or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), or other sterile processing certification required
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Demonstrates ability to assess the need for, plan, implement and evaluate high-quality, cost-effective educational programs for staff
  • Ability to operate equipment such as the steam sterilizer, low temperature sterilizers, ultrasonic washers, and washer decontaminators
What we offer:
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 31, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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