Position Highlights:

• Position: Sterile Processing Educator
• Location: Skokie Hospital
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 12:00noon-8:30pm
• Required Travel: Occasional travel maybe required amongst North Region Campuses to include: Skokie Hospital, Evanston Hospital, Highland Park Hospital, Glenbrook Hospital, Swedish Hospital and Northwest Community Hospital

What you will do:

Under the supervision of the Sterile Processing Quality and Education Manager, The Sterile Processing Educator is responsible for the planning and development of the department’s curriculum for the onboarding of staff’s development/training and continue appraisal of staff’s capacity to adhere to documented policies and procedures within the Sterile Processing Department.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Conducts and documents orientation for new hires, annual compliance, and policies Plan, develop, implement education and training to improve staff competency including preparation, facilitation, and follow up. Act as subject matter expert in the following areas of Sterile Processing: decontamination, tray assembly, sterilization, case carts, HLD, loaner instrumentation, supplies, and other duties assigned. Conducts competency evaluations through skill demonstration and written assessments to determine areas for performance improvement. Provides feedback to the Supervisors and SPD Manager regarding orientation, trainings, and educational opportunities of staff members. Conducts all task as noted as a Sterile Processing Lead Tech/Supervisor

What you will need:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Certification: CBSPD and or HSPA or CST Certification
• Experience: 1-3 years of related Sterile Processing experience. Basic writing, reading, and mathematical skills, essential basic knowledge of surgical instruments, infection control practices, and sterilization techniques. Requires accuracy and attention to record detail; must be able to prioritize changes and have the ability to modify accordingly.

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.  

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. 

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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