Central Sterile Supply-Educator

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• Job Title: Central Sterile Supply-Educator Department: University Hospital | Central Sterile Supply The Educator acts as a subject matter expert in sterile processing, infection prevention, instrumentation, and quality assurance, promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence.
• The Central Sterile Supply educator is responsible for providing personalized education by designing, developing, implementing and evaluating classroom and clinical instruction to support ongoing educational needs and experiences in CSS.
• The CSS Educator provides support, education, guidance, and direction to the Central Sterile team to attain/maintain quality surgical instrument, customer service and safe care to patients in clinical areas.
• The CSS Educator functions as an educational consultant within the Operating Rooms and CSS works to cultivate collaboration, enthusiasm, and mutual respect.
• The educator provides supportive services directed towards annual competencies completion, developing and updating competencies as needed, ensures certification is accurate and updated in workday, cross training, assists with the development, revision, training, of competencies.
• The CSS Educator incorporates knowledge in clinical practice and adult learning principles.
• The CSS Educator is responsible for facilitating the provision of surgical instruments through educational activities.
• The CSS Educator consults and collaborates with all members of the health care team.
• The CSS Educator serves as a role model and resource for all staff development including supervisors, leads, staff and students within the unit/department/organization.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: Associate’s degree in healthcare or a related field. Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician certification (CSPDT) issued through The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) within six months of hire. 2 years of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Additional Information

Location: Central Sterile Supply (1029) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: Varying Shifts Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. Each day, Buckeyes across the state and around the world make a lasting impact. The Ohio State University sets the stage for academic achievement and innovation. It's where friendships are forged, tradition is brought to life and a better global community is built. Our mission is as clear today as it was 150 years ago: to illuminate a pathway to education, research and health care that creates vibrant futures. Faculty and staff build the incomparable Buckeye spirit through collaboration, a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Our strength comes from our ability to bring out the best in people and learn from Buckeyes of all backgrounds, passions and talents. Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.