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Job ID90073

LocationAurora, Colorado

Full/Part TimeFull-Time

Regular/TemporaryRegular

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Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.

Job Overview

The Sterile Processing Ed Coord is responsible for orientation of new staff and ongoing education of existing staff.Assists with coordinating and planning of education needs for sterile processing staff and collaborates with OR/Procedure Center educator on processing of instruments and equipment.

Additional Information

Department Name: Sterile Processing - Anschutz Job Status: Fulltime - 80 Hours per pay period Shift: 9am - 5pm

Qualifications

EDUCATION - High School Diploma; Associates Degree preferred EXPERIENCE - 3 years' experience as a Surgical Technician or Instrument Tech CERTIFICATION(S) - CBSPD Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or NBSTSA or NCCT Certified Surgical Technologist or IAHCSMM Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Responsible for orientation of new staff and ongoing education of existing staff. Assists with coordinating and planning of education needs for sterile processing staff and collaborates with OR/Procedure Center educator on processing of instruments and equipment. Acts as an SPD tech as needed. Flexible with schedule to provide orientation to off shifts. Responsible for arranging in-services on new instruments and equipment and developing and implementation of staff competencies. Responsible for assuring compliance with all regulatory standards and professional recommendations including monitoring record keeping on all equipment to include manufacturers recommendations on care, cleaning and preventative maintenance. Performs audits as needed. Assists department in preparation for regulatory surveys. Supports educational strategies to enhance staff knowledge with respect to processing practices and service delivery. Promotes the utilization of evi ence to drive practice changes.Identifies and resolves issues through variance reporting or other methods. Participates in product evaluation for both existing and proposed equipment and supplies used for decontamination and cleaning of instruments and equipment.

Other Information

Guidelines: Advanced full performance professional level work that requires additional knowledge, education, training or experience. Guidelines are generally in the form of stated objectives only with issues and factors largely undefined requiring the employee to exercise creativity and ingenuity