Sterile Processing Educator

Medical University of South Carolina; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston is seeking a Sterile Processing Educator to design, implement, and evaluate education programs for staff, ensuring standardized, compliant reprocessing practices to support safe patient care.

The role collaborates with OR and clinical leadership, travels between facilities for onboarding and ongoing education, and leads performance improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CRCST – HSPA or CBSPD certification required.
• Minimum of three years of sterile processing experience.
• Knowledge of sterilization principles, microbiology, and infection prevention practices.
• Knowledge of instrument names, functions, and specialty sets.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate education, training, and competency programs for Sterile Processing staff.
• Standardize processes and ensure regulatory compliance to support safe patient care.
• Collaborate with OR and clinical leadership and travel between facilities to support onboarding and performance improvement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

CRCST – HSPA or CBSPD certification

Tools

Electronic instrument tracking systems

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Sterile Processing Educator is responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of education, training, and competency programs for Sterile Processing staff. This role ensures standardization of processes, regulatory compliance, and high-quality reprocessing practices to support safe patient care. The Educator serves as a subject matter expert in sterile processing, collaborates with OR and clinical leadership, and travels between facilities as needed to support onboarding, ongoing education, and performance improvement initiatives.

Job Description

Education and Work Experience

• Graduate of high school or GED equivalency required.
• Must be certified and maintain a certification in sterile processing from CRCST – HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution).
• Minimum of three (3) years of sterile processing experience in sterile processing and/or Operating Room.
• Knowledge of sterilization principles, microbiology, and infection prevention practices.
• Knowledge of instrument names, functions, and specialty sets.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation and recordkeeping.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced certification (CIS, CER, CHL) preferred.
• Previous supervisory and/or education experience preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic instrument tracking systems.

Licensures, Registrations, Certifications

• CRCST – HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or CBSPD (Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution)

Physical Requirements

Continuous – 6‑8 hours per shift; Frequent – 2‑6 hours per shift; Infrequent – 0‑2 hours per shift. Ability to perform job functions while standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, working indoors, working outside in temperature extremes, working from elevated areas, working in confined/cramped spaces, kneeling positions, bending at the waist, twisting at the waist, squatting, performing “pinching” operations, gross motor activities with fingers and hands, firm grasping, fine manipulation, reaching overhead, repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, using both legs, using lower extremities for balance and coordination, reaching in all directions, lifting and carrying 50 lbs. unassisted, lifting/lowering objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted, lifting from 36” to overhead 25 lbs., exert up to 50 lbs. of force, transferring a 100‑lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force, pushing a 400‑lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet requires 20 lbs., pushing a stretcher with a patient with one hand requires 25 lbs. Ability to maintain vision 20/40 corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance, match or discriminate between colors, determine distance/relationship between objects, depth perception, peripheral vision capabilities, maintain hearing acuity, perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements, deal effectively with stressful situations, work rotating shifts, work overtime as required, work in a latex safe environment, maintain tactile sensory functions, maintain good olfactory sensory function, be qualified physically for respirator use.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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