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Education Coordinator Sterile Processing Dept

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2026
The Education Coordinator SPD ensures that all Sterile Processing staff both internal and external to UVA are properly trained and operating within the guidelines set forth by various industry standards and regulations including, but not limited to IAHCSMM, CBSPD, AORN, The Joint Commission, FDA, DNV,CDC, OSHA, AAMI. Performs various educational duties under supervision and guidance from the operations leadership. Potential to support and work alongside all instrument processing solutions to include but not limited to continuous improvement.

* Staff Development: Provides training / development to SPD team members at main SPD and OPSC.

* Leadership / Professional Development: Provides leadership in professional development of SPD team members at main SPD and OPSC.

* Effectively works with hospital department SPD leadership to ensure employees are effectively trained on all required competency skill levels.

* Conducts sterile processing employee assessments of job performance to policy and standard work; identifies competency deficiencies and conducts effective training to eliminate gaps.

* Participates and assists in new hire orientation and on the job, training as directed by Manager or Supervisor.

* Completes and maintains training records, employee education files and documentation of competency skill level.

* Ensures employee training files and documentation of competency skill levels and certifications are up to date in the hospital files or database and accurately reflect the employees' job-related responsibilities.

* Demonstrates extensive knowledge of multi-specialty instrumentation and serves as a resource for staff in SPD.

* Provides re-education training and communication for performance issues found in the OR and instrumentation tray audits.

* Conducts employee assessments and trains to deficiencies noted.

* Aid in the on-going development of staff education by providing in-services to staff at a cadence determined by Manager.

* Adjust schedule to work with all employees on all shifts to ensure training needs are met and supported. Ability to work pre-arranged weekend, night, and evening hours.

Position Compensation Range: $22.84 - $36.54 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent; Associate degree Preferred

Experience: 3 years training experience required. 3 years Sterile Processing experience required

Licensure: CRCST (IAHCSMM) or CSPDT (CBSPD) certification required. CER (IAHCSMM) or CFER (CBSPD) certification required within 6 months of hire date or promotion. CIS (IAHCSMM) or CSIS (CBSPD) certification required within 1 year of hire date or promotion. Must maintain certification by completing 12 Continuing Education Credit Hours each year, or more if required for a specific certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS


Job requires sitting for prolonged periods. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to vibrations, humidity, cold, heat, noise, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.


The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

 

Salary : $23 - $37

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