Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.
Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Education

• High school graduate or equivalent, 1-2 years specialist training in specialty area

Experience / Qualifications

• National certification in Sterile Processing, CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician required or CST - Certified Surgical Technologist with a minimum of 1 year SPD experience.
• CST Must obtain CRCST - Certified Registered Central Service Technician within 1 year of employment.
• CIS - Certified Instrument Specialist preferred.
• Must have experience with Microsoft office applications and SPD instrument tracking systems.
• Experience in sterile supervision and previous teaching experience are preferred.

Position Summary
The Sterile Processing Educator works under the direction of the SPD Manager in accordance with established policies and procedures.
A key responsibility is planning, designing, and implementing education for SPD staff, as well as onboarding and orienting new employees.
Some of the responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develops, monitors, and revises SPD educational programs for new and existing employees.
• Assesses and documents staff training to identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain and improve knowledge in specialized areas of processing reusable medical devices by developing education plans for continuing education, in-services, certification, and/or formal education.
• Assesses employee competency based on department and hospital policies.
• Assesses employee compliance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). On a regular basis, SOPs, Competencies, and Instructions for Use (IFU) documents must be posted and maintained.
• Tracks, trends, and analyzes education data. Prepares reports based on findings, makes recommendations, and/or identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Enhances learning and development by creating a positive environment.

• Provide SPD-related clinical staff education