Sterile Processing Educator & Training Lead

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

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.