Sterile Processing Educator

UAB St. Vincent's • Birmingham, AL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Educator is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating educational programs and competency training for Sterile Processing Department (SPD) staff. This role ensures all SPD personnel are knowledgeable and compliant with industry standards, facility policies, and regulatory requirements. The Educator promotes best practices in infection control, decontamination, sterilization, and instrument processing to support safe patient care.

Requirements

• Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in sterile processing or surgical services required.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS), Certified Endoscope Preprocessor (CER), or Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) preferred.
• Previous Instructor or Educator experience highly desirable.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, education, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements orientation, in-service training, and continuing education programs for sterile processing staff.
• Conducts competency assessments and skills validations on all SPD team members.
• Ensures training materials and educational practices align with AAMI, AORN, CDC, and OSHA guidelines.
• Supports quality improvement initiatives by identifying training needs through audits and performance evaluations.
• Coordinates certification preparation courses for CBSPD and/or IAHCSMM (HSPA) exams.
• Acts as a resource for technical questions and helps troubleshoot sterilization or processing issues.
• Collaborates with perioperative leadership, infection prevention, and vendors to stay current with advancements in sterile processing.
• Maintains accurate records of all training activities, employee competencies, and continuing education credits.
• Assists in the development and implementation of department policies and standard operating procedures.
• Participates in department meetings, regulatory surveys, and interdisciplinary initiatives as needed.

Benefits

• generous paid time off
• paid parental leave
• Associate Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees