Educator

Your Opportunity:

Reporting to the Central Zone MDRD Manager, MDRD Educator for Central Zone provides leadership in planning, delivery and evaluation of educational and training activities surgical processing staff in. Medical Device Reprocessing Departments. The roles associated with this position include but are not limited to orientation, compulsory and continuing education as per CSA Standards, clinical development, maintenance of training competencies for surgical processors and working in partnership with post-secondary programs for the training and orientation of students, identification of barriers and solutions for training of staff responsible for sterile reprocessing of Medical Devices. The Educator performs ongoing competency assessment of Surgical Processors in the area of cleaning, disassembly, assembly, sterilization of surgical instruments and case carts, and is responsible for delivery of programs based on identified needs which includes continued competencies, quality improvements and organizational objectives.

Description:

Responsible for the delivery of both in person and virtual educational programs to ensure Alberta Health& Wellness, IP&C standards for reprocessing and other relevant standards (CSA, Accreditation Canada) are met regarding staff education and competencies. Investigates and addresses site quality control issues/concerns, including quality improvement strategies and processes with a direct focus on staff training and development. Provides training in the techniques for disassembly or instrumentation. Delivers staff general orientation programs and training both in person and through virtual streams when necessary. Collaborate with vendors to facilitate staff education days and training. Communicates changes in policy and or procedures. Ensures MDRD procedures are current and updated. Training and in servicing will be adjusted to fit Staffing timelines and needs.

• Acute Care Alberta: N
• Primary Care Alberta: N
• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Educator
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Medical Device Reprocessing
• Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 21-MAY-2025
• Date Available: 16-JUN-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $23.22
• Maximum Salary: $38.73
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

The MDRD Educator for the Reprocessing Departments provides leadership in planning, coordination, and evaluation of educational and training activities and needs for staff involved in the reprocessing of Medical Devices. These programs include but are not limited to orientation, compulsory and continuing education as per CSA Standards, clinical development, maintenance of training competencies for surgical processors and working in partnership with post-secondary programs for the training and orientation of students, identification of barriers and solutions for training of staff responsible for sterile reprocessing of Medical Devices in decentralized areas. Maintains competencies of the Surgical Processor in the area of cleaning, disassembly, assembly, sterilization of surgical instruments and case carts. The Reprocessing Educator is responsible for delivery of programs based on identified needs which includes continued competencies, quality improvements and organizational objectives.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Successful completion of a medical device reprocessing program including at least 400hrs as a practicum in an active care hospital setting. IAHCSMM or CSA certification required. Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a surgical processor in a large acute care setting, with leadership experience. Excellent teaching and communication skills. Advance training or professional development in adult education.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.

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