UTMB Faculty Group Practice · 19 hours ago
Educator & Quality Assurance Specialist - CLC Sterile Processing
Webster, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expUTMB Health is seeking an Educator and Quality Assurance Specialist for the Sterile Processing Department. This role focuses on promoting staff development and ensuring compliance with processing practices and service delivery standards while auditing and improving sterilization processes.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Develops and implements a comprehensive orientation and education program for Sterile Processing staff
Provides the technical expertise regarding standards and best practices in the field of sterile reprocessing especially as it relates to all appropriate regulatory agencies who govern those standards
Monitors all Sterile Processing Department quality systems and performs necessary audits for compliance practices, instrument sets in the Decontamination area, Assembly, Sterilization, Storage, and Case Cart preparation
Audits the flow of instruments from SPD, through surgical procedures in the O.R. and back to SPD Decontam, making recommendations for improvement throughout the process
Actively participates in service failure investigations, identifying root causes, developing and leading implementation of corrective actions, and conducting postimplementation reviews within the department
Work with all departments and campuses to maintain proper documentation for the washers and sterilization testing and operating processes
Performs auditing of high level disinfection processes for all Sterile Processing Departments at UTMB. Responsible for the systematic measurement, auditing and reporting of performance results and internal improvements in quality
Collaborates with SPD front line staff and supervisors to resolve issues associated with processes within SPD (Included but not limited to work flow, equipment restrictions, etc.)
Coordinates education/in-service schedules for Sterile Processing staff
Serves as an interdepartmental liaison to assess operational educational needs
Participates in collaborative interdepartmental approaches to develop and enhance an integrated system of care, as appropriate
Assists with the coordination of all joint operations for the program with both internal and external sources. Works with other campus departments to establish collaborative programs
Works with department managers, Infection Control and administration to establish quality standards and practices
Maintains the quality assurance and performance standards programs for all campuses
Assists the departmental Manager in identifying and evaluating the need for new equipment, supplies, communication services, and information services for all areas of the program
Utilizes Incident Reporting system for trending areas in need of improvement. Follows up on incident report communications
Conducts and incorporates an annual needs assessment for competency of staff
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Associate's degree in related field or 7 years' experience as supervisor with a background in Instrument Processing
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
CHL Certification in Healthcare Leadership (IAHCSMM)
Preferred
Five years recent leadership experience in the Sterile Processing or Operating Room
Certified Registered Central Service Technician Certification (CRCST)
Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)
Company
UTMB Faculty Group Practice
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Faculty Group Practice (FGP) is comprised of over 950 faculty physicians and advanced practice providers who drive UTMB’s mission of improving health by delivering innovative education and training, pursuing cutting-edge research, and providing the highest quality patient care.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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