Sterile Processing Education Lead

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Sterile Processing Educator to design, implement, and evaluate education, training, and competency programs for SPD staff. The role ensures standardized processes, regulatory compliance, and high-quality reprocessing practices to support safe patient care.

The Educator collaborates with OR and clinical leadership, travels between facilities as needed, and supports onboarding, ongoing education, and performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CRCST – HSPA or CBSPD certification required and current.
• Minimum 3 years in sterile processing/OR.
• Knowledge of sterilization principles and infection prevention.
• Familiarity with instrument naming and functions.
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate education and competency programs for SPD staff.
• Ensure standardization and regulatory compliance of processes.
• Collaborate with OR and clinical leadership; travel between facilities as needed.
• Support onboarding, ongoing education, and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Sterile processing

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma

CRCST–HSPA or CBSPD certification

Tools

Electronic instrument tracking systems

Job description

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) is seeking a Sterile Processing Educator to design, implement, and evaluate education, training, and competency programs for SPD staff. The role ensures standardized processes, regulatory compliance, and high-quality reprocessing practices to support safe patient care.

The Educator collaborates with OR and clinical leadership, travels between facilities as needed, and supports onboarding, ongoing education, and performance improvement initiatives.