Sterile Processing Educator

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Educator to join our healthcare team. This role is pivotal in developing and providing services related to the orientation, continuing education, and assessment of central sterile staff. If you are passionate about education, sterile processing, and have a strong technical background, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive technical education program and sterile processing course for all staff and preceptors.

• Design, manage, deliver, and assess learning activities and curriculums related to:

  • Clinical competencies

  • Departmental/organizational policies

  • Regulatory requirements

  • Clinical information technologies

• Lead the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures in collaboration with department leadership.

• Coordinate and facilitate new staff orientation activities.

Qualifications:

Certification Requirements:

• Certification as CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) through HSPA or Certification as a CSPDT (certified sterile processing and distribution technician) through CBSPD required. 
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) - HSPA or Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS) - CBSPD required.
• Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) - HSPA or Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) - CBSPD required within 6 months of hire.
• Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) - HSPA or Certified in Sterile Processing Management - CBSPD preferred.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in sterile processing education and training.

• Strong understanding of clinical competencies, departmental policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with department leadership to develop and maintain standard operating procedures.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and staff development.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Scheduled Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Job Exempt:

No

Benefits:

Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.

Physical Wellness:

• We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.

• Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.

• A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.

Emotional Wellness:

When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.

Financial Wellness:

• Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.

• Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.

• We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.

• Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.

• We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.

Career Mobility:

Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability  Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440 .