Stockton, California
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Posted: 27-Sep-25
Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania
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Internal Number: 79570
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: Some evening/night shifts may be required for competency, education, and onboarding support.
Recruiter Contact: Christopher Donchak at cdonchak@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The sterile processing educator provides staff/professional development expertise as an educator, consultant, facilitator, change agent and leader. This occurs through developing, planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs to meet the needs of the Sterile Processing (SP) Department and to aide in the professional development of staff. The Educator maintains open and active communication with the medical staff, patient care staff, and interdepartmental staff. The Educator ensures the competency of all SP staff and any other unit staff member performing cleaning, assembly, High Level Disinfectant (HLD) and/or sterilization and maintains education records in compliance with regulatory guidelines. The Educator oversees quality and infection control initiatives for CSP. The Educator provides a comprehensive and technical orientation, education, and training program for Sterile Processing Department as well as any other unit staff member performing cleaning, assembly, HLD and/or sterilization. The Educator performs regular quality audits to ensure processes and standards are being followed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES- The percentage of time spent performing essential functions is 95%. Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:
?Ensures the competency of all SPD staff and maintains departmental education records in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
?Assists with daily, weekly, and monthly reporting for Infection Control, Regulatory, and Quality purposes.
?Maintains an open communication with the medical staff, patient care staff, SPD Leadership, and interdepartmental staff.
?Participates in orientation of new SPD trainees and other personnel.
?Develops educational plans and assists with performance improvement plans as needed.
?Conducts initial assessments and annual employee competencies.
?Assist staff with education of new equipment/instrumentation, products, procedures, and handling emergencies.
?Assist with Censitrac Instrumentation Tracking System to include: User information, security levels, sterilization documentation etc.
?Works collaboration with Service LineLeaders, Nurse Clinical Leaders, SPD Tech, Program Director of Quality and Safety and all Surgical Services staff.
?Conducts in-service training and documents for each employee.
?Develops and maintains a schedule for continuing education and training.
?Establish educational opportunities for all staff through workshops, computer-based programs, articles,videos, and other learning resources.
?Responsible for seeking/sharing current knowledge related to professional field, procedures, and regulations.
?Maintains all SPD competencies, certifications, and in-service attendance records.
?Participates in all departmental inspections, in-services, Regulatory, Safety, and Infection Control Rounds,and SPD huddles.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- CRCST (HSPA) or CSPDT (CBSPD)
- Five (5) years as a Sterile Processing Technician.
- One (1) year as a lead trainer, preceptor, or educator.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
- Bachelor?s Degree or equivalent experience (4 years)
- Two (2) years of Supervisor/Manager experience
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania?s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE?LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence ? that?s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That?s all you.
This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
Union: Non Bargained