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Sterile Processing Education Specialist

Montana Staffing, Billings, Montana, us, 59107

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Sterile Processing Education Specialist

You'll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. And you'll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine! You can make a difference here. Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality. Your Benefits We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more. Magnet: Commitment to Nursing Excellence Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years. Pre-Employment Requirements All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting. Sterile Processing Education Specialist Center For Education & Development (Cancer Center) req9014 Shift: Varies Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater) Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt) Starting Wage DOE: $20.66 - 25.83 The Sterile Processing Education Specialist is responsible for overseeing the education and certification for all Sterile Processing Technicians and Equipment Reprocessors at their respective location(s). The Sterile Processing Education Specialist will help ensure that standards of operation are in compliance with the standards set by all regulatory agencies. Education activities include department orientation, initial training of sterile processing staff, certification training, ongoing education for recertification, mandatory training and vendor in-services. The Sterile Processing Education Specialist requires wide-ranging knowledge of ever-changing instrumentation, equipment and techniques. An extensive Sterile Processing skill set is required for success in this position. The Sterile Processing Education Specialist is responsible for their continued education in the field of sterile processing operations and equipment through education, literature and seminars. The incumbent will provide instructions and/or in-services on new products, procedures and equipment to ensure the best possible support for our customers and the highest possible care for our patients. Essential Job Functions Responsible for the standardized, effective, and efficient education of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) staff at all SPD location(s). Ensure that the policies, procedures and practices comply with the standards established by all regulatory agencies. Specific areas of educational oversight include surgical instrumentation, scope reprocessing, etc. Will provide educational support for all Operating Room service lines. Educates on the cleaning, decontamination, inspection and assembly of a high variety of complex surgical instruments and instrument sets. Educates on the operation of cleaning, disinfection and sterilization equipment. Maintains knowledge of Sterile Processing standards, techniques, instrumentation and equipment through participation in professional organizations and attendance at relevant continuing education programs and conferences. Assists in establishing and updating standards of su