Sterile Processing Educator: Lead Training & Compliance

Mary Washington Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a Sterile Processing Educator to design, develop, and implement education and training programs and clinical workshops within the SPD. The role involves updating policies, assisting in research, and ensuring compliance with standards.

The Educator will lead orientation, mentor staff, maintain records, and conduct in-services for certification, while coordinating with SPD leadership to improve competencies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current certification in Sterile Processing required.
• Minimum of two years of Sterile Processing experience required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of inventory control, supply distribution, receiving, reprocessing techniques and standards.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and implements education and training programs and workshops.
• Educates new Associates and interns on SPD functions and processes.
• Ensures quality orientation with documentation and post-tests.
• Updates management on orientation progress and competency records.
• Conducts in-services for certification updates and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Holds routine meetings with SPD management and leads in absence of management.

Skills

Education program design

Staff development

Clinical workshops

Leadership

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

Sterile processing knowledge

Job description

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a Sterile Processing Educator to design, develop, and implement education and training programs and clinical workshops within the SPD. The role involves updating policies, assisting in research, and ensuring compliance with standards.

The Educator will lead orientation, mentor staff, maintain records, and conduct in-services for certification, while coordinating with SPD leadership to improve competencies and procedures.