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ResponsibilitiesSet up and develop an apprenticeship program for new employees who have no prior experience in sterile processing to obtain the Sterile Processing certification.Conduct and record department/safety orientation for new hires, annual compliance, safety violations, and related to sterile processing, including the surgery center and off‑site clinics.Identify areas of concern through observation and past performance records and implement programs for process improvement.Create educational pamphlets and presentations.Determine measurable goals and objectives for educational programs.Organize and conduct educational sessions and formal trainings on a regular basis at Main CHH campus and Surgery Center.Modify educational content, training programs, and methodologies as needed.Incorporate appropriate teaching methodologies to meet identified needs and course objectives.Conduct competency evaluations through skill demonstrations and written assessments to determine areas for performance improvement.Develop and use evaluation tools to measure the effectiveness of training.Collaborate with vendors to coordinate and promote educational events.Provide feedback to managers regarding orientations, training and educational processes of staff members.Continuously research and study the professional field of sterile processing and materials management.Participate in continuing education programs to improve course curriculum and content, improve interaction between employees and patients, update best practices, and maintain professional competence and skills needed to perform duties adequately.Document improvement findings and updates; submit reports to the Manager.Create, record, and maintain accurate in‑service records with complete accuracy as required by the customer and regulatory agencies.Ensure that records, attendance logs, and other educational documentation are accurate and completed in a timely manner.Engage in process and quality improvement activities.Ensure that processes and services are continuously monitored for quality, cost effectiveness, and efficiency.Ensure that services are provided in accordance with state and federal regulations, organizational policy, and accreditation compliance requirements.Make and implement recommendations to improve operational quality efficiency and implement new services for areas of responsibility.Collect data for performance improvement initiatives within OR Sterile.Provide information to management on the implication of policies and procedures being formulated, and recommend specific action.Contribute an educational perspective as an influential member of the department.Manage updates in the instrument tracking system and provide support to staff with issues within the tracking system.Facilitate the apprenticeship program by teaching, updating the program, and preparing new technicians to obtain the Certified Sterile Processing Technician Certification (CRCST).Assist department leadership with updating the department's policies and procedures in adherence to AAMI, IASCHMM, and AORN.Assist with disciplinary action involving quality of work during orientation.Collaborate with regulatory services and infection control to meet department compliance.Round with the Environment of Care team to ensure proper handling and storage of sterile supplies and instrumentation in CHH and off‑site clinics.Perform all other duties as assigned.The OR Sterile Training Coordinator exercises professional discretion and collaboration with the OR Sterile Manager, OR Sterile Supervisor and shift coordinators, OR Manager, CHH Surgery Center Operations Manager, perioperative educator, regulatory readiness, infection control and outside clinic office managers and personnel in the practice of proper sterilization, inspection, and storage of sterile items. The coordinator will serve as a resource person to assist with other assignments as assigned.#J-18808-Ljbffr