Sterile Processing Educator & Training Lead

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Technical Educator to lead training in sterile processing, tray tracking, and sterilization techniques. You will ensure compliance with regulatory standards and collaborate with operating room staff and surgeons.

This role requires prior teaching experience, CBSPD/IAHCSMM certification, and deep knowledge of sterilization and instrumentation. You will schedule education, maintain QA records, and contribute to quality-improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• National (CBSPD) or International (IAHCSMM) Certification required.
• At least 2 years in a teaching position (or equivalent).
• Experience and knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
• Experience and in-depth knowledge in sterilization processes, decontamination, packaging and shelf life, including aseptic techniques.
• Minimum of 2–4 years supervisory, coordinator, or lead technician experience in Sterile Processing or related field.
• Preferred: Associate or Bachelor Degree.
• Preferred: Experience in adult education or willingness to enroll in related courses.

Responsibilities

• Instruct staff in Tray Tracking computer system use as it relates to job duties.
• Demonstrate and instruct staff on sterilization of instruments, equipment, utensils, linen and supplies.
• Maintain documentation records prior to sterilization and verify cycles for regulatory records.
• Assist in policy/procedure development, implementation and review.
• Operate and demonstrate sterilization and decontamination equipment per policy.
• Maintain department QA monitors and Tray Tracking database.

Skills

Teaching experience

Surgical instrumentation

Sterilization processes

Supervisory experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

National (CBSPD) or International (IAHCSMM) Certification

Associate or Bachelor Degree

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Technical Educator to lead training in sterile processing, tray tracking, and sterilization techniques. You will ensure compliance with regulatory standards and collaborate with operating room staff and surgeons.

This role requires prior teaching experience, CBSPD/IAHCSMM certification, and deep knowledge of sterilization and instrumentation. You will schedule education, maintain QA records, and contribute to quality-improvement initiatives.