Clinical Educator- Sterile Processing (Full Time, Varied shifts)
Miami, Florida
Employer: Nicklaus Children's Health System
Industry: Nursing- Support (Non-Clinical)
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Description
Job Summary
Incorporates the primary components of expert clinical practice and promotes an error free care environment, education, research advocate, and assures the provision of quality care.
*** Schedule for this position will primarily be for Day shifts, however requires flexiblity to work evenings, weekends, etc. as needed ***
Job Specific Duties
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Job Summary
Incorporates the primary components of expert clinical practice and promotes an error free care environment, education, research advocate, and assures the provision of quality care.
*** Schedule for this position will primarily be for Day shifts, however requires flexiblity to work evenings, weekends, etc. as needed ***
Job Specific Duties
- Coordinates orientation for new staff and preceptor development. Completes probationary evaluations, implements/follow up on Peri-Op 101 modules and participates in Learning Contract development.
- Critically evaluates and anticipates risks to patient safety with the aim of preventing medical errors.
- Engages staff in the development of evidence based practice projects that will improve patient and nursing outcomes.
- Identifies practice changes and develops unit specific outcome measures related to the hospital strategic plan and reports on these outcomes on a quarterly basis.
- Identifies the educational needs of SPD staff; designs, develops, coordinates, and provides an annual educational plan.
- Implements subsequent programs to enhance staff performance and evaluates educational outcomes.
- Obtains, synthesizes, analyzes, and utilizes data from information systems and technologies to improve and/or change current processes to achieve desired outcomes using LEAN principles.
- Remains current of trends in pediatric practice specific to the particular specialty. Shares and disseminates new information to SPD staff and other disciplines across the institution and community.
- Through direct and indirect patient care, functions as the unit's clinical expert/role model for a defined group of patients by analyzing care and identifying clinical issues.
- Leads in the coordination of complex care across a continuum of care from admission, transfer, and discharge.
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
- CRCST certification- maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
- 4-7 years SPD experience in a hospital setting
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of sterilization methods, infection prevention and regulatory requirements
- CHL; CIS certifications preferred
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- Aware of the current AAMI ST79 standards. Utilization of IFU's and oneSource. Familiar with Pre-vacuum sterilizers, STERIS mechanical washers and ultrasonic machines. Experience with tray tracking systems.
- Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Possesses proficiency in computers and Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Able to analyze and interpret data and utilize the information to make judgments regarding patient care.
- Ability to positively influence, hold self, and others accountable.
- Able to work effectively in collaborative environment.
- Ability to apply principles of evidence-based practice, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice.
- Able to encourage and facilitate the ongoing professional development of SPD personnel.
- Able to provide guidance and support to staff members to enhance their skills and knowledge in SPD.
Created: 2024-06-30
Reference: 26691
Country: United States
State: Florida
City: Miami
ZIP: 33129
Similar jobs:
-
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida -
Sterile Processing Tech - PBH
Health First in Palm Bay, Florida -
Sterile Processing Technician
Parrish Health Network in Titusville, Florida -
Certified Sterile Processing Tech Evenings
AdventHealth in Altamonte Springs, Florida -
Mgr Sterile Processing - Sterile Processing
Tampa General Hospital (TGH) in Tampa, Florida -
Central Sterile Processing Supervisor Nights
AdventHealth in Wesley Chapel, Florida -
Sterile Processing Technician
Johns Hopkins Healthcare in St. Petersburg, Florida -
Sterile Process Coordinator - Sterile Processing
Tampa General Hospital (TGH) in Tampa, Florida -
Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)
Veterans Health Administration in Daytona Beach, Florida -
Sterile Processing Technician
Ascension Health in Pensacola, Florida -
Certified Sterile Process Tech
AdventHealth in Altamonte Springs, Florida -
Sterile Processing Engineer I
AdventHealth in Orlando, Florida -
Sterile Processing Technician
Parrish Health Network in Titusville, Florida -
STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN (CERTIFIED)
UHS in West Palm Beach, Florida -
Sterile Processing Tech Full-Time Evenings MMH
UHS in Bradenton, Florida -
Sterile Processing Technician
Ascension Health in Pensacola, Florida -
Sterile Processing Technician
Ascension Health in Destin, Florida -
Sterile Process Shift Supv
AdventHealth in Orlando, Florida -
Certified Sterile Processing Technician
Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida -
Certified SPD Sterile Processing Tech PRN
AdventHealth in Palm Coast, Florida