Sterile Processing Educator - UCHealth : Job Details

Description Location: UCHealth Leprino Building Anschutz Campus, US:CO: AuroraDepartment: Clinical EducationFTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)Shift: Days Pay: $22.14 - $28.78 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experienceThis Metro Denver Regional position requires coverage of Sterile Processing Departments at Highlands Ranch Hospital, Broomfield Hospital, Longs Peak Hospital and/or Anschutz Medical Campus. Summary:Develops and provides services related to the orientation, continuing education, and assessment of Sterile Processing Technicians.Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with department leaders and staff to assess learning needs and competencies of Sterile Processing staff.
• Develops, coordinates and implements competencies for new hire orientation.
• Assesses and documents the progress of new hires throughout orientation. Provides remediation if necessary.
• Develops, coordinates and implements required competencies, resources and continuing education for Sterile Processing staff.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• Certified Registered Central Services Technician
• Certified Sterile Processing & Distribution Technician
• High School diploma or GED.
• Required Licensure/Certification: CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) through Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing Distribution Technician) through CBSPD within 1 year. Preferred: CRCST at hire for those with direct sterile processing experience.
• 2 years of experience in Sterile Processing or as a Surgical Technologist in an operating room.

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.UCHealth invests in its Workforce.UCHealth offers a Five-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UC Health. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years' employment.UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
• Wellness benefits
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
• The UCHealth Ascend Career program, designed for working adults, provides important education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year.

Loan Repayment:

• UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UC Health provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UC Health is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UC Health does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.AF123Who We Are (uchealth.org)