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Sterile Processing Educator III
Full-time - Day shift 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Monday - Friday
Location: ChristianaCare Wilmington Hospital- Sterile Processing Dept.
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to serve as the Education Coordinator III for our Sterile Processing Department. In this critical role, you will lead the development and delivery of comprehensive training programs, ensuring technicians are highly skilled in instrumentation identification, surgical application, decontamination, sterilization, and case cart assembly.
You will play a key role in elevating team performance by assessing competencies, reinforcing best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence. This position is instrumental in promoting patient safety and operational efficiency through ongoing education, quality assurance monitoring, and strict adherence to regulatory standards.
If you are passionate about education, quality, and advancing clinical support services, this is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative, patient-centered environment.
Responsibilities
Conducts initial and on-going assessment of individual technician skill level with assistance from the Supervisor.
Identifies the need of further education of the Sterile Processing staff by conducting inservices.
Assists in the Certification of the Sterile Processing Staff. This person will be the educator of Certification classes.
Demonstrates knowledge of various sterilization processes and acceptable parameters
Checks biological, chemical, and mechanical indicators as necessary.
Demonstrates professional responsibility:
Serves as liaison between Sterile Processing and Organizational Educators to improve physician/nurse/ tech and MA quality of service.
Assists in the development of capital and operating budgets to facilitate improved services to Sterile Processing.
Preceptor and support for new hire along with supervisor assistance.
Assists Infection Prevention with rounding and reporting of findings related to Joint Commission compliance
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports issues to supervisor and manager in a timely manner any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients, and visitors.
Performs other duties as required such as lead/coordinate flow within the unit under direction of the Unit Manager when needed
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma required; Associate degree preferred.
Five years Sterile Processing or Operating Room experience and CRCST, CSPDT, CST, CER, CIR, CHL required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
ChristianaCare Offers
Full Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage.
Two retirement planning options, including 403(b) with company contributions.
Generous Paid Time Off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out.
Paid Parental Leave for growing families.
Tuition Assistance for continuing education and certifications.
Free On-Site Gym Membership and access to fitness facilities.
Incredible Work/Life Benefits, including:
Annual membership to Care.com and access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work.
Retirement planning services and financial mentorship.
Fitness and wellness reimbursement.
Phenomenal discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, and much more!
Why Join ChristianaCare?
Work for a nationally recognized health system committed to excellence and innovation.
Opportunities for professional growth and ongoing education.
A collaborative environment focused on patient safety and quality care.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us set the standard for safe, reliable sterile processing and high-level disinfection services.
Hourly Pay Range: $25.52 - $38.28 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
EEO Statement: ChristianaCare Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $26 - $38