Sterile Processing Educator

Sterile Processing Educator

Are you a passionate Sterile Processing professional who thrives on teaching, leading, and driving positive change? We are seeking a dynamic Sterile Processing Educator to join our team and play a vital role in developing the next generation of Sterile Processing professionals. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking leader who is eager to make an impact through education, process improvement, and collaboration across multiple clinical departments.

In this role, you will lead the education, training, and competency programs for Sterile Processing staff, ensuring team members have the knowledge and skills needed to deliver exceptional service and support outstanding patient care. You will oversee onboarding and orientation for new employees, provide ongoing professional development opportunities, and help cultivate a culture of learning, accountability, and excellence. As a trusted resource and mentor, you will work closely with leadership and frontline staff to promote best practices and maintain the highest standards of quality and safety.

We are looking for a go-getter who isn't afraid to take initiative, lead projects, and identify opportunities for improvement. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who enjoys driving change, researching and implementing new products and equipment, and bringing innovative ideas to the department. Working collaboratively with physicians, surgical services, endoscopy suites, and other clinical partners, you will have a direct impact on operational success and positive patient outcomes. If you are a passionate educator, natural leader, and forward thinker looking to advance the profession while developing others, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that are performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Extensive knowledge in analyzing and interpreting manufacturer's IFU for surgical instrumentation, endoscopes, and medical equipment.
• Ability to Operate semi-automatic to automatic sterilizing equipment; mechanical decontamination equipment and other related equipment, e.g., ultra-sonic washers, rinsers/dryers according to manufacturer's IFU.
• Maintains cleanliness of sterilizers, washers and other department equipment as scheduled.
• Learn and maintain knowledge on quality and performance testing on all sterilizers, washers and HLD equipment through experience and ongoing education
• Performs audits scheduled and meets SPD metric deadlines
• Coordinates the departmental orientation of new hires. Plans, implements and promotes the education and training of staff members to ensure professional development. Evaluates reviews and reports the staff's ability to provide clean, sterile and accurate instrument sets.
• Creates and provides educational programs for the Sterile Processing staff. Including but not limited to staff workshops, in-services, lesson plans, quizzes, videos, on-line education.
• Assist in maintaining SPD staff C.E credits and staff in renewing credentials
• Maintains a list of staffs certificates, renewal dates, and educational dates
• Provides quality assurance programs and the support necessary for staff in the field of sterile processing.
• Ensures that the department meets all the regulations, standards and guidelines consistent with AORN, AAMI, The Joint Commission, CMS, CDC, OSHA, and FDA requirements as well as the hospital's policies and procedures.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including computer-related requirements.
• Maintains and updates professional knowledge by actively participating in professional seminars and organizations.
• Develops education plans of correction and follow through to completion.
• Collaborates with clinical and surgical teams to ensure alignment of SPD education with OR expectations.
• Supports readiness for internal and external audits through education and process review.

Education/Experience

Minimum Requirements :

• 2 years of working in a Sterile Processing Department/Role
• High School Diploma or equivalent

License/Certification

Minimum Required:

• Hold an active Sterile Processing Certificate - CRCST or CBSPD