Instructor Central Processing & Sterilization

PHILADELPHIA TECHNICIAN TRAINING INSTITUTE•Philadelphia, PA

5d•$25 - $34

About The Position

Philadelphia Technician Training Institute (PTTI) is seeking a knowledgeable, student-focused Central Processing & Sterile Processing Instructor to provide classroom and hands-on laboratory instruction to students enrolled in the CPS program. The Instructor delivers the approved curriculum, demonstrates proper sterile processing techniques, maintains an engaging and professional learning environment, and prepares students with the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to enter the sterile processing profession. The Instructor teaches sterile processing concepts and procedures, prepares students to demonstrate practical competencies, maintains academic and instructional records, monitors student progress, and provides coaching or remediation when needed. The role also includes maintaining a safe and organized laboratory, supporting student professionalism and career readiness, communicating student concerns to appropriate school personnel, collaborating with the CPS Department Lead and other departments, participating in professional development and instructional improvement activities, and coordinating with Career Services to prepare students for externship.

Requirements

Professional experience in Central Processing/Sterile Processing is required.
Strong knowledge of sterile processing principles, procedures, instrumentation, infection prevention, sterilization methods, and quality standards.
Current sterile processing certification, such as CRCST, is required.
Ability to effectively teach both classroom concepts and hands-on technical skills.
Strong communication, organization, classroom management, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with students from diverse educational and professional backgrounds.
Commitment to maintaining high standards of professionalism, safety, instructional quality, and student success.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching, training, mentoring, or supervisory experience is preferred.
Experience working in higher education, post-secondary schools, or trade schools is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver classroom and hands-on laboratory instruction in accordance with PTTI's approved CPS curriculum and lesson plans.
Teach sterile processing concepts and procedures, including decontamination, cleaning, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, distribution, infection prevention, and quality assurance.
Demonstrate proper use of sterile processing equipment, instruments, supplies, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Prepare students to demonstrate required hands-on competencies and industry-standard practices.
Maintain organized lesson plans and prepare instructional materials for assigned courses.
Ensure required curriculum topics, assignments, laboratory activities, assessments, and competencies are completed within established timeframes.
Maintain accurate student attendance, grades, progress records, and other required academic documentation.
Monitor student academic performance and provide additional instruction, coaching, or remediation when needed.
Create an engaging classroom environment that encourages student participation, professionalism, accountability, and career readiness.
Maintain appropriate classroom management and address student concerns in accordance with school policies.
Communicate student academic, attendance, behavioral, or performance concerns to the CPS Department Lead and appropriate school personnel.
Maintain a clean, organized, professional, and safe laboratory environment.
Ensure students follow laboratory safety procedures, infection prevention practices, and PPE requirements.
Participate in department meetings, instructor training, professional development, and curriculum-related activities.
Work collaboratively with the CPS Department Lead, Quality Control Specialist, Student Services, and other school departments.
Participate in classroom observations and incorporate coaching or feedback to improve instructional effectiveness.
Maintain current knowledge of sterile processing practices, technology, terminology, and industry standards.
Work with Career Services to ensure students are prepared for externship.
Perform other instructional and departmental duties as assigned.