Sterile Processing Education Specialist — Travel & Growth

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Family benefits and parental leave

Employer retirement match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Sterile Processing Education Coordinator at the Winston Salem Campus. The role leads orientation and ongoing training for staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and clinical practice issues while coordinating education across shifts and locations.

The position requires CSPDT/CRCST certification and at least five years in sterile processing, with strong communication and Microsoft Office skills. Travel to multiple AHWFB locations is included.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Certification: CSPDT or CRCST required.
• Five years' experience in Sterile Processing or completion of an accredited Sterile Processing certificate with three years in Sterile Processing.
• Excellent oral and written communication; proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversees orientation and training of all new employees and continuing education for all employees.
• Demonstrates expert skill and knowledge in central sterile processing; acts as a resource for staff.
• Provides education to staff on regulatory standards and safety standards.
• Maintains and updates orientation manuals and skills checklists.
• Creates individualized training plan for all new employees and conducts weekly assessments.
• Coordinates in-service schedule for new instruments and continuing education.
• Maintains in-service records and ensures information is shared with staff.
• Adjusts schedule to meet training needs across shifts and weekends.
• Communicates with SPD Manager regarding educational needs.
• Liaisons with OR Clinical Education Resource Team and assists with OR staff education.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office

Educational program development

Education

High school diploma or GED

CSPDT or CRCST certification

Tools

Steam sterilizer operation

Low temperature sterilizers

Ultrasonic washers

Washer decontaminators

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Sterile Processing Education Coordinator at the Winston Salem Campus. The role leads orientation and ongoing training for staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and clinical practice issues while coordinating education across shifts and locations.

The position requires CSPDT/CRCST certification and at least five years in sterile processing, with strong communication and Microsoft Office skills. Travel to multiple AHWFB locations is included.