Sterile Processing Educator & Compliance Champion

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Educator for sterile processing and high-level disinfection to advance education, competency management and standardized practice across sterile processing, high-level disinfection and related perioperative services.

The role ensures staff competency, regulatory compliance, standardization of practices and continuous quality improvement in alignment with accreditation and professional standards.

Qualifications

• CNOR, CST, CRCST, or CIC certification required at time of hire.
• 3+ years of related work experience preferred.
• Healthcare, Education, Nursing, Public Health or related field background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advance excellence in education, competency management and standardized practice across sterile processing, high-level disinfection and related perioperative services.
• Ensure staff competency, regulatory compliance, standardization of practices and continuous quality improvement in alignment with accreditation and professional standards.
• Collaborate with department leadership to align education initiatives with accreditation requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Presentation skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Healthcare/Education/Nursing/Public Health background

Tools

CNOR

CST

CRCST

CIC

Job description

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Educator for sterile processing and high-level disinfection to advance education, competency management and standardized practice across sterile processing, high-level disinfection and related perioperative services.

The role ensures staff competency, regulatory compliance, standardization of practices and continuous quality improvement in alignment with accreditation and professional standards.