Sterile Processing Technician Substitute Instructor

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings•Seattle, WA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Sterile Processing Technician Substitute Instructor Location: Seattle, WA (Seattle Campus) | 100% On-Site Type: Substitute / PRN (As-Needed) | Non-Exempt Compensation: $27.95 to $34.94 per hour Position Summary Are you a Certified Sterile Processing Technician looking to share your expertise and mentor future healthcare professionals? Pima Medical Institute is seeking a flexible, knowledgeable Sterile Processing Technician Substitute Instructor to join our Seattle campus faculty team on an as-needed (PRN) basis. In this key substitute role, you will step in to deliver classroom lectures, lead practical sterile processing lab demonstrations, and evaluate core competencies when regular faculty members are away. This position offers an ideal opportunity to share your clinical mastery, guide adult learners, and maintain flexible teaching hours without full-time scheduling commitments.

Requirements

Graduation from a Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology program accredited by an agency recognized by USDE or CHEA (or recognized hospital/international equivalent); OR Minimum of four (4) years of job-related training and experience in sterile processing for non-graduates.
Minimum of three (3) years of occupational experience as a Sterile Processing Technician or in a closely related surgical/central service field.
Active Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician (CRCST) or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification.
Current license, certification, or designation required by local, state, or federal laws to work in the field.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of prior teaching or clinical instruction experience in sterile processing or allied health.

Responsibilities

Step in as needed to deliver individual lesson plans and lead practical laboratory sessions covering decontamination, sterilization, instrumentation, and lab safety protocols.
Evaluate student hands-on lab techniques, assess assignments, and grade course work within 72 hours using established evaluation tools.
Supervise students in classroom and lab settings, ensuring strict adherence to personal protective equipment (PPE), biohazard handling, and safety guidelines.
Complete required student records, including attendance tracking, incident reports, and academic early alerts.
Document academic or behavioral concerns as they arise and communicate promptly with campus academic leadership.
Participate in faculty development, in-service events, or program meetings scheduled during coverage periods.