Central Sterile Reprocessing Educator

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The CSR Educator is responsible for the design, development and implementation of educational and instructional programs for all orientation, training, and ongoing educational monitoring and assessment for Central Sterile Reprocessing staff at the University of Vermont Medical Center’s Central Sterile Reprocessing departments. As an approved IAHCSMM instructor, the CSR Educator assists staff in acquiring and maintaining their IAHCSMM certification, and is tasked with the responsibility to maintain the department’s high reliability and excellence in quality assurance and employee safety through the assessment of learning needs, planning, design, development, implementation and evaluation of all educational in-servicing programs. The CSR Educator also monitors the training and education of the reprocessing operations in the University of Vermont Medical Center Clinics. The CSR Educator is responsible for creating, evaluating and updating Practice Documents and Policies around all reprocessing methods and workflow processes involved in the Central Sterile operation, with the goal towards maximum efficiency, quality and safety. The CSR Educator serves as subject matter expert in the reprocessing of medical instrumentation, equipment and devices, and stays current on all aspects of medical reprocessing techniques, methods, and developments by monitoring government and industry association standards, and staying current on developments related to medical equipment and devices used and reprocessed at UVM Medical Center. The CSR Educator exercises independent judgment and discretion in the assessment and formulation of educational curricula and ongoing in-service training around the needs of the department and staff. The CSR Educator possesses excellent interpersonal skills, teambuilding skills, knowledge of adult learning concepts and commitment to customer service. The CSR Educator must possess strong computer and research skills, knowledge of programs Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, SPM, OneSource, and PICIS. The CSR Educator must be proficient in the set up and use of audiovisual equipment, and must be able to create presentations and possess the public speaking skills to deliver those presentations.

EDUCATION:

Associate's required, Bachelor’s degree preferred. Must be graduate of an approved Central Sterile Reprocessing training course. Certification (CSPDT or CRCST and Certified Endoscope Reprocessing) required.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in Central Sterile Reprocessing with a technician certification. Two to five years as a Certified Instrument Specialist required. Experience in conducting in-service training programs.