Sterile Processing Education & Quality Lead

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a dedicated education and quality coordinator for the Sterile Processing department. You will coordinate staff education, implement quality improvement projects, and oversee training across three campuses to ensure clean, sterile instrument sets and high reliability.

The role requires a strong background in sterile processing, minimum 5 years in the field and 2 years in educator/quality leadership, with LEAN and CRCST credentials highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in sterile processing.
• Minimum 2 years in educator, quality, or supervisory role.
• LEAN/quality-focused mindset preferred.
• Strong knowledge of instrument sets, inventory and case cart management.
• Proficient in oral and written English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate education and quality initiatives across three campuses.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate staff education and training programs.
• Lead quality assurance programs and audits for sterile processing.
• Support new product and equipment evaluation and staff in-servicing.
• Ensure professional development and research on new products.

Skills

Sterile processing expertise

Educator experience

Quality improvement

Communication skills

English writing

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRCST certification

LEAN training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a dedicated education and quality coordinator for the Sterile Processing department. You will coordinate staff education, implement quality improvement projects, and oversee training across three campuses to ensure clean, sterile instrument sets and high reliability.

The role requires a strong background in sterile processing, minimum 5 years in the field and 2 years in educator/quality leadership, with LEAN and CRCST credentials highly valued.