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 SummaryThe 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