Educator & QA, Sterile Processing - Galveston
Company: UTMB HEALTH
Location: Galveston
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Summary:
The Educator and Quality Assurance Specialist for the Sterile
Processing Department work to promote the development of a
motivated and cohesive team and supports educational strategies to
enhance staff knowledge regarding processing practices and service
delivery. Supporting the Central Sterile Reprocessing operations
and ensuring compliance and standardization, the Educator/QA
Specialist is responsible for monitoring and improving the
processes used at the University of Texas Medical Branch Sterile
Processing Department. This role will also have the responsibility
to audit High-Level Disinfection procedures within the department
to ensure that all policies and best practices regarding instrument
reprocessing and sterilization are being followed.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
* Develops and implements a comprehensive orientation and education
program for Sterile Processing staff.
* Conducts and incorporates an annual needs assessment for the
competency of staff.
* Coordinates education/in-service schedules for Sterile Processing
staff.
* Serves as a liaison between institutional departments and local
area groups to assess operational educational needs.
* Participates in collaborative interdepartmental approaches to
develop and enhance an integrated system of care, as
appropriate.
* Assists with the coordination of all joint operations for the
program with both internal and external sources. Works with other
campus departments to establish collaborative programs.
* Works with department manager to establish quality standards and
practices.
* Maintains the quality assurance and performance standards
programs.
* Assists the departmental Manager in identifying and evaluating
the need for new equipment, supplies, communication services, and
information services for all areas of the program.
* Utilizes Incident Reporting system for trending areas in need of
improvement. Follows up on incident report communications.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Associate's Degree in Business, Management, or related Healthcare
field. Four years of related experience with a background in
Instrument Processing. Certified Registered Central Service
Technician (CRCST) (IAHCSMM) is required.
PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: Five years of recent experience
in the Sterile Processing or Operating Room Basic Cardiopulmonary
(CPR) Certification, Certified Registered Central Service
Technician (CRCST) (IAHCSMM), Certification, CHL International
Association for Healthcare Central Service Material Management
(IAHCSMM) and Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS).
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without
regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender,
sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic
information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis
protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local
laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA
Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire
and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals
with disabilities.
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Keywords: UTMB HEALTH, Galveston , Educator & QA, Sterile Processing - Galveston, Other , Galveston, Texas
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