Educator Sterile Processing University Hospital
About The Position
MU Health Care is looking for a passionate, driven educator who thrives on developing others and raising the bar for excellence in sterile processing. The ideal candidate is a natural leader and coach, someone who brings energy, accountability, and a strong attention to detail to every interaction. This person is collaborative by nature, building strong relationships across teams, academic partners, and vendors to push best practices forward. They are motivated by continuous improvement and take pride in helping others grow in confidence, skill, and certification readiness. A successful candidate is adaptable, forward-thinking, and deeply committed to quality and patient safety. If you’re someone who takes ownership, communicates with purpose, and genuinely cares about making an impact, this is your role to step up and lead. MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine. Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired.
- Three (3) years of experience in sterile processing.
- Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification by Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
- Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) certification by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) certification by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) within 12 months as a condition of employment in this job classification.
- Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) certification by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) within 12 months as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.
- Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) certification by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) within 12 months as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Experience in healthcare education, instructional design, or sterile processing leadership.
- Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Responsibilities
- Develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive orientation and education programs for sterile processing staff.
- Conducts annual needs assessments to identify and prioritize educational needs and competency requirements.
- Coordinates individualized orientation and ongoing education in collaboration with education staff, sterile processing leadership, and clinical partners.
- Plans, develops, and facilitates annual education and certification review workshops.
- Coordinates education and in-service schedules across all system sterile processing department locations.
- Provides education, consultation, and support for sterile processing staff preparing for certification examinations.
- Collaborates with other departments and acts as a liaison to facilitate patient care and operational efficiency.
- Updates educational materials, develops resources, and ensures access to current information for staff recertification.
- Monitors and ensures timely staff recertification according to regulatory and organizational requirements.
- Facilitates learning opportunities for sterile processing practice among surgical technology students.
- Applies adult learning principles, systematic instructional design, and evaluation strategies to promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and lifelong learning.
- Implements quality improvement initiatives to enhance staff development programs.
- Maintains documentation and records related to staff education, competencies, and certifications.
- May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.
Benefits
- Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
- Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
- Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
- Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
- Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
