Education Coordinator Sterile

JOB REQUIREMENTS: OVERVIEW The System Wide Sterile Processing Education Coordinator develops, coordinates, and leads standardized orientation, training, continuing education, and competency programs for team members who reprocess reusable medical devices across Mercyhealth. This role ensures consistent practices and compliance with regulatory standards at all locations, partners closely with infection prevention and clinical leaders, and supports quality improvement efforts by monitoring sterile processing practices, particularly in Mercyhealth clinics, to maintain regulatory compliance. SCHEDULE: 40-hours per week SHIFT: Days ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty competently and consistently. The responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, training, licensure, certification, experience, and/or abilities required for the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Works in conjunction with the Sterile Processing System Manager and/or Supervisor, serves as the subject matter expert on cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing, transporting, handling, and storing reusable medical devices for all Mercyhealth locations. Ensures that any training or audits are based upon instructions, policies, and operational performance expectations of industry standards, regulations, and best practices, including, but not limited to, AAMI, AORN, APIC, ASGE, CBSPD, CDC, FDA, HSPA, OSHA, SGNA, and The Joint Commission. Plans, develops, and implements system-wide sterile processing and high-level disinfection (HLD) education plan and training curriculum for onboarding and ongoing staff development in hospital and clinic settings. Develops and implements a "Train the Trainer" methodology system wide. In conjunction with site leadership, tracks new hires' training progress, signs off, and maintains orientation and competency checklists. Assist site leadership with annual competency assessment for all staff who perform sterile processing and/or HLD throughout Mercyhealth. Identifies learning needs through various methods, including observation, occurrences, staff meetings, unit-based data, and partner input. Reviews and revises education programs as necessary to ensure staff receive updated information. Develops, reviews, and updates system-wide policies and procedures regarding sterile processing and HLD and provides appropriate education to staff. Conducts audits to monitor compliance with policies and procedures and the manufacturer's written instructions for use (IFU) for instrumentation, equipment, and other products used. Collaborate with SPD System Manager, SPD System Director,... For full info follow application link. EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/8B0C0FB44ED54A6E