SPD Educator

Summary

Manages education and quality assurance throughout Sterile Processing workflows. Leads staff in a continuous improvement following AAMI standards and IFU. Participates in collaborative real-time root cause analysis and corrective action planning as defects occur. Serves as the liaison with surgical services leadership, surgical teams, and physicians to maintain high levels of quality, accuracy, and timeliness of sterile products needed to support patient care. Collaboratively ensures the sterilization processes adhere to standards of practice established by OSHA, FDA, AORN, DNV, and AAMI. Assumes the role of instrumentation expert in all areas of surgical services,assists with staff education, mentors and develops SPD staff, and assists in evaluation of staff performance.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associates degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience in Sterile Processing required.

Certification: CRCST Required. CIS, CER Preferred

License: N/A