Sterile Processing Educator - Non-Degreed

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital is seeking a CSPD educator to lead onboarding and ongoing education for Sterile Processing staff. You will develop competency validations and annual assessments, ensuring alignment with AAMI standards and Joint Commission expectations.

Responsibilities include collaborating with Surgical Services, coordinating training for new equipment, and maintaining certification records to support patient safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be CRCST certified and knowledgeable about CSPD standards.
• Experience in designing staff education and onboarding programs.
• Ability to update training materials to reflect AAMI and Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding, orientation and training for Sterile Processing staff.
• Develop competency validations, annual assessments and skills evaluations.
• Provide ongoing education on sterilization, instrumentation and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with Surgical Services to improve instrument care and compliance.
• Coordinate training for new equipment and process changes; maintain records.

Skills

Staff education

Training delivery

Education planning

Regulatory compliance

Cross-team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Competency validation tools

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Join the Surgical Services Team at BJC Healthcare - West County Hospital. BJC Healthcare - West County Hospital is dedicated to your growth and development. Be a part of an environment where you can thrive!

• Full-time and Benefits
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Hours: Generally 7am, but requires flexibility for training purposes. Many new hires start on evenings, the educator would need to flex to the shifts people are needing training on.
• Must be Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
• Additional Explination of Duties:
  • Lead onboarding, orientation, and training programs for Sterile Processing staff.
  • Develop and conduct competency validations, annual assessments, and skills evaluations.
  • Provide ongoing education related to sterilization, instrumentation, decontamination, and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with Surgical Services to improve point-of-use instrument care and compliance.
  • Conduct audits, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective education plans.
  • Coordinate training for new equipment, instrumentation, and process changes.
  • Maintain education records, competency documentation, and certification tracking.
  • Serve as a mentor and resource for staff development and certification preparation.
  • Support regulatory readiness and compliance with AAMI, AORN, Joint Commission, CMS, and manufacturer IFU standards.
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, instrument quality, and operational excellence.

Overview

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

Barnes-Jewish West County Central Sterile Processing Department provides a service that is anintegral part of the quality of care that we provide for our patients. We ensure the integrity and sterility of our products and services for our customers. Wecontrol all parts of the sterilization process: decontamination, prep & pack, documentation of sterilization records, and sterile storage.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Creates and implements staff education and professional development activities and programs related to Sterile Processing new hire on-boarding, annual competencies, and certification. Works with Leadership and Quality Assurance Coordinators to develop an education plan to reduce errors and improve department outcomes. Evaluates and updates education material to remain in accordance with changing recommendations in AAMI standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with staff and representatives of other organizations to develop, present and or evaluate clinically focused training, and continuing education.
• Assess, plans, implements and evaluates ongoing educational activities and programs for sterile processing technicians.
• Daily hands on training of new hires and preceptors to ensure consistency and high quality outcomes.
• Participates in activities that promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Collaborates with Periop leadership to develop, review and update CSPD policies and procedures. Participates in professional development and lifelong learning.
• Collaborates with leadership to assess the educational needs of the staff and develops appropriate education plan and standard work documents.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• <2 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• CRCST

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• 5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

• < 2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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