Sterile Processing Education Lead

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC seeks a lead Sterile Processing educator to develop and deliver training on decontamination, disinfection and instrument sterilization, ensuring staff competence and patient safety across SPD.

You will partner with SPD leadership to implement standards (CBSPD, HSPA, AAMI) and maintain certification readiness while advancing education programs and quality improvements for the department.

Qualifications

• Four years in Central Sterile Services
• Supervisory or educator experience preferred
• Current certification in Sterile Processing (CRCST, HSPA, CBSPD)
• CHL certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops Sterile Processing educational programs on decontamination, disinfection and sterilization.
• Creates staff training and competency assessments for SPD operations.
• Ensures compliance with CBSPD, HSPA, The Joint Commission, FDA, CDC, OSHA, and AAMI standards.
• Performs quality checks of instrument sets and case carts; documents findings for SPD leadership.
• Maintains documentation of staff competencies and training records; conducts audits.

Skills

Central Sterile Services experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelors in healthcare-related field

Job description

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC seeks a lead Sterile Processing educator to develop and deliver training on decontamination, disinfection and instrument sterilization, ensuring staff competence and patient safety across SPD.

You will partner with SPD leadership to implement standards (CBSPD, HSPA, AAMI) and maintain certification readiness while advancing education programs and quality improvements for the department.