Surgical Reprocessing Technician / Educator

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Sterile Reprocessing Manager and in collaboration with the System Director of Sterile Reprocessing, SPD/HLD Nurse Educators, and Infection Prevention, plans, implements, and evaluates educational and quality improvement activities in departments that perform sterile reprocessing and high-level disinfection.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Collaborates with the Manager, System Director of Sterile Reprocessing, SPD/HLD Nurse Educators, and Surgical Reprocessing staff to determine learning needs.

2. Develops, implements, and evaluates educational plans and programs utilizing adult learning theory.

3. Develops and utilizes measurement tools to evaluate achievement of learning goals.

4. Serves as an educational consultant for staff and leaders.

5. Models and teaches effective communication, positive problem-solving techniques, and healthy work environment standards.

6. Participates on committees and task forces as needed.

7. Participates in development, coordination, presentation, and evaluation of mandatory educational activities.

8. Demonstrates current theoretical and practical knowledge for assigned area.

9. Collaborates in the development and revision of policies, guidelines, and procedures for education related to activities to improve the performance of sterile reprocessing staff.

10. Participates in continuous quality improvement and risk management.

11. Meets the educational needs of off-shift and weekend employees.

12. Partners with leaders to conduct audits related to regulatory standards.

13. Assists with preceptor development, orientee onboarding, scheduling, and orientation.

14. Documents staff education and maintains records.

15. Supports certification and monitors recertification of staff as required.

16. Selects and utilizes audiovisual equipment appropriately.

17. Reviews oneSOURCE (online document management service) for updates and plans and implements related education.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduate of Sterile Reprocessing College Course or Sterile Reprocessing Military experience preferred.
• Equivalent of five (5) years of surgical reprocessing experience required.
• Broad computer skills including Microsoft Software (Word, PowerPoint) required.
• Experience with SPM (instrument tracking system) preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Certified Surgical Reprocessing Technician required.
• Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the Henry Ford Health’s Customer Service Policy and summarized below:
  • Communication
  • Ownership
  • Understanding
  • Motivation
  • Sensitivity
  • Excellence
  • Teamwork
  • Respect
• Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.
• Must possess the following personal qualities:
  • Be self-directed
  • Be flexible and committed to the team concept
  • Demonstrate teamwork, initiative, and willingness to learn
  • Be open to new learning experiences
  • Accepts and respects diversity without judgment
  • Demonstrates customer service values

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work environment is in a comfortable indoor area.
• Shift work may be required.
• May be exposed to chemicals used for cleaning and high-level disinfection.
• Mild to moderate physical effort may be required such as walking, standing, and lifting equipment.

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm

(No weekends, holidays, or on-call)

Full Time - Day Shift - 40 hours per week