Sterile Processing Educator

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health in San Antonio seeks an SPD Educator to apply deep SPD knowledge as a subject matter expert and consultant for stakeholders. The role focuses on mentoring staff, onboarding new hires, and executing education programs across shifts to improve decontamination, prep/pack, and sterilization outcomes.

The educator identifies knowledge gaps, develops interventions, and evaluates outcomes per policy and professional standards to ensure high-quality care and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Education or Healthcare related field preferred; 5+ years experience in sterile processing.
• CST or ST-C, CRCST or CBSPT certifications strongly preferred; CSPDT required within 1 year.
• Knowledge of CMS, TJC, ANSI/AAMI/ASHRAE, AORN, OSHA regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new hires and coordinate probationary orientation.
• Provide regular in‑services across all shifts.
• Perform environmental surveillance rounding and provide constructive feedback.
• Support quality assurance in decontamination, prep/pack, and sterilization.
• Collaborate with management and staff to drive high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Sterile processing

Education & training

Communication skills

Project coordination

Staff mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Education or Healthcare related field

CST or ST-C certification

CRCST certification

CBSPT certification

CSPDT certification within 1 year

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

As a professional working within the perioperative services department, the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) Educator possesses in-depth knowledge and technical expertise in SPD best practices and processes with which the SPD Educator utilizes to serve as a subject matter expert, a consultant for University Health stakeholders, and in supporting and mentoring SPD staff. The SPD Educator is responsible and accountable for identifying knowledge or practice deficiencies of staff, developing educational interventions, coordinating intervention implementations, and evaluating outcomes on the identified gap(s) in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, and best practices of professional organization standards to drive high quality outcomes.

The responsibilities of the SPD Educator include (but not limited to) onboarding new hire staff and coordinating their probationary orientation period, provide regular education in-services across all shifts. Additionally, the SPD Educator supports optimizing the quality and efficiency of department outputs through regular environmental surveillance rounding and providing prompt constructive yet supportive feedback to SPD staff while treating all employees with respect. The SPD Educator is a trusted resource to all employees and UH stakeholders with a primary focus in quality assurance within the decontamination, prep and pack, and sterilization phases in SPD.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education or Healthcare related field is preferred or a combination of similar education and experience. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in sterile processing is required.

Specialty certification in Surgical Technology (CST or ST-C), Central Services Technician (CRCST) or Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CBSPT) is strongly preferred at hire. CSPDT certification is required within (1) year from the start date.

Must have working knowledge of computer software programs, desktop publishing and audio-visual equipment and materials. Outstanding written and oral communication skills to write business communications, make group presentations, and effectively impart information at staff meetings. Must have effective organizational, communication and human relations skills, as the incumbent will be coordinating several projects simultaneously and working closely with department management and all levels of staff. Must be self-directed and self-motivated with strong customer service skills. Demonstrates commitment to providing excellent customer service. Must have current knowledge of CMS, TJC, ANSI/AAMI/ASHRAE, AORN, OSHA, and regulatory agencies as they pertain to Sterile Processing practices.