Job Description

The D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion is a 12-story hospital that will house 264 private rooms capable of converting to intensive care; a state-of-the-art neurosciences center; and high-level, specialty care services for cardiovascular and thoracic patients, along with advanced imaging. The 690,000-square-foot hospital which also features 20 surgical and three interventional radiology suites is being constructed adjacent to the Frankel Cardiovascular Center, with plans for bridge and tunnel connections to existing inpatient care facilities. The anticipated opening of the new D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion is fall 2025.

The University of Michigan Hospital is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Educator to develop and implement a comprehensive orientation and education program for Central Sterile Processing Department (CSPD) staff. The educator will c onduct and incorporate an annual needs assessment for competency of staff, work with all education staff to provide individualized orientation and education for all instrument care and CSPD Staff, develop and implement annual education and certification review workshops and coordinates education/in-service schedules.

CSPD Systems Manager

Nursing  Educators (ENCs) for OR, PACU, and Anesthesia , CSPD and OR/PACU Management Team, Surgical and Anesthesia Faculty

All CSPD staff for education

• Educator Role (80%), Supervisory Role (20%)
• Coordinate and evaluate staff education for sterile processing and distribution
• Provide education, consultation, support for CSPD staff to study and prepare for the testing and  certification examination
• Collaborate with and act as a liaison with other departments  to facilitate patient care (Nursing  Educators [ENCs] for OR, PACU, and Anesthesia , CSPD and OR/PACU Management Team, Surgical and Anesthesia Faculty)
• Provide education, consultation, support
• Networking/information gathering
• Update educational materials and articles for recertification
• Monitor recertification of staff as required
• Provide or develop In-services for certification to all UMHS Surgery departments.

Educator Role

• Uses principles from theories of adult learning, organizational development, systems, and change and quality management.
• Establishes a  facilitative relationship with learners of all sorts.
• Uses systematic approaches and appropriate measurement methods to assess and develop competence of personnel.
• Conducts needs assessments.
• Involves the learner in the assessment of needs and identification of outcomes.
• Identifies and prioritizes educational needs of staff.
• Facilitates the adult learning process.
• Implements educational activities.
• Selects and uses audiovisuals appropriately.
• Uses appropriate teaching strategies and presentation methods.
• Provides a climate conducive to learning (mutual respect, trust, openness, supportive and safe)
• Provides up-to-date and accurate resources and materials.
• Promotes concept of lifelong learning.
• Promotes critical thinking and problem solving.
• Maintains educational standards.
• Ensures that presenters of educational programs receive feedback.
• Collaborates with managers, staff members, peers, other departments and community to plan and implement educational programs.
• Demonstrates expertise in the use of computers for instruction and/or communication with colleagues.
• Maintains documentation and record keeping system.
• Uses various quality management strategies to continuously improve staff development programs.
• Conducts Central Processing certification review courses for CSPD staff 
• Facilitates learning opportunities in CSPD practice for Surgical Technology students from local colleges.
• Facilitates learning opportunities in CSPD practice for Registered Nurse Interns.

Clinical Role

• Plans, conducts and evaluates programs designed to achieve skill proficiency.
• Manages staff development programs congruent with the organizations vision statement and goals.
• Uses problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Supports the integration of research into practice.
• Seeks opportunities to apply the performance improvement process.
• Professional Performance Role
• Integrates ethical principles, professional standards, and evidence-based practice in all aspects of practice.
• Participates on committees, task forces, projects, and other meetings.
• Seeks opportunities to continue to develop the various staff development roles.
• Maintains educational and/or clinical competencies appropriate to role.
• Promotes a safe and healthy work environment.
• Facilitates the initiation and adoption of change.
• Demonstrates flexibility.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Determines and/or revises priorities for scheduled and unscheduled education activities.
• Participates in classes related to clinical specialty and the practice of adult education.
• Models behavior that reflects continued personal and professional growth.
• Consistently demonstrates University of Michigan Customer Service Standards.

Works within the UM CSS system to staff areas of need when not needed for educational purposes.

• CSPD certification
• Associates or Bachelor degree; or, equivalent combination of related education and experiences is required
• 3-5 years experience in Central Processing required.
• Experience in adult education preferred 
• Ability to demonstrate University of Michigan Health Care customer service standards and behaviors.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to clearly express ideas and techniques.
• Experience precepting and teaching adult learners.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, teaching/learning concepts, clinical evaluations, coaching and providing feedback
• Interpersonal, educational and clinical knowledge and skills necessary to effectively teach CSPD personnel.
• Creative thinking; analytical, problem solving and independent decision-making abilities; self-direction; theoretical knowledge and skill in course/program development, implementation and evaluation, including knowledge of construction and of diverse teaching methods.
• Organized, self-motivated, good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dynamic and energetic.
• Strong clinical skills in Central Processing.

• Day shift, but will vary to include all shifts as needed

INTERNAL CONTACTS

• Education Specialist
• CSPD Staff
• OR staff
• Healthcare personnel throughout the hospital
• CSPD Management tea
• Nursing Management team
• Nurse Educators

EXTERNAL CONTACTS

• Students
• Other health care professionals
• Vendors
• Professional organization representatives and Colleagues
• Community hospitals requesting educational guidance

REPORTS TO: CSPD Systems Manager 

COLLABORATES WITH: Nursing  Educators (ENCs) for OR, PACU, and Anesthesia , CSPD and OR/PACU Management Team, Surgical and Anesthesia Faculty

SUPERVISES: All CSPD staff for education

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Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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