Prefer 1 reference from last travel assignment. Supervisor title not accepted.

Required Skills/Experience:
Must have 3-5 years of recent experience as an educator or supervisor in Central Processing/Operating Room, or 5-7 years of experience as a Central Processing Technician with progressive responsibility.
Ability to apply principles of adult learning required.
Analytical ability to solve technical clinical issues, conduct quality improvement, and research utilization projects.
Advanced interpersonal and writing skills to develop and conduct educational programs and presentations, communicate with the interdisciplinary team, and perform leadership responsibilities.

Required Credentials:
An associate's degree or equivalent combination of formal education and experience is required.
Certification by the Central Board of Sterile Processing Departments (CBSPD) or another related recognized certification, such as an Operating Room Technician, is required.

Preferred Credentials:
Bachelor's degree preferred.

Preferred Skills/Experience:
Multilingual skills beyond English appropriate to the employee populations served by the medical center are preferred.

Special Requests:
Local candidates 50 miles or less will receive a reduced rate.

Unit Details:
Provides orientation, continuing education, and in-service programs for Central Processing Department staff and serves as a resource to staff.
Coordinates new-employee and CPD student clinical rotations in the Operating Rooms with Operating Room charge nurses and nurse educators.
Supports CPD technicians preparing for certification exams and maintaining certification.
Develops, implements, reviews, and revises the annual competency program for Central Processing employees.
Maintains current knowledge of CPD technology and AORN and AAMI standards and practices related to sterilization.

Shift & Scheduling:
Monday-Friday, every other holiday as needed, with night-shift rotation as needed.
Provides educational support to employees on all shifts and weekends.

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

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