Sterile Processing Educator

Job Description Summary

The Sterile Processing Educator is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating education, training, and competency programs for Sterile Processing staff. This role ensures standardization of processes, regulatory compliance, and high-quality reprocessing practices to support safe patient care. The Educator serves as a subject matter expert in sterile processing, collaborates with OR and clinical leadership, and travels between facilities as needed to support onboarding, ongoing education, and performance improvement initiatives.

Education and Work Experience

• Graduate of high school or GED equivalency required.
• Must be certified and maintain a certification in sterile processing from CRCST – HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution).
• Minimum of three (3) years of sterile processing experience in sterile processing and/or Operating Room.
• Knowledge of sterilization principles, microbiology, and infection prevention practices.
• Knowledge of instrument names, functions, and specialty sets.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation and recordkeeping.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced certification (CIS, CER, CHL) preferred.
• Previous supervisory and/or education experience preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic instrument tracking systems.

Physical Requirements

• Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift: Standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, working indoors, working outside in temperature extremes, working from elevated areas, reaching overhead, performing repetitive motions, using both legs, using lower extremities for balance and coordination, lifting and carrying 50 lbs. unassisted, lifting/lowering objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted, lifting from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. unassisted, exerting up to 50 lbs. of force.
• Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift: Pinching operations, fine manipulation with fingers and hands, reaching in all directions, reaching overhead, performing gross motor activities with fingers and hands, reaching in all directions, reaching overhead, reaching in all directions, reaching overhead, reaching in all directions, reaching overhead, reaching in all directions, reaching overhead, reaching in all directions, reaching overhead, reaching in all directions, reaching overhead, reaching in all directions, reaching overhead, reaching in all directions, reaching overhead, reaching in all directions, reaching overhead, reaching in all directions, reaching overhead, reaching in all directions, reaching overhead, reaching in all directions, reaching overhead, reaching in all directions, reaching overhead, reaching in all directions, reaching overhead, reaching in all directions, reaching overhead, reaching in all directions, reaching overhead, reaching in all directions, reaching overhead, 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