Job Description
JOB TITLE: Educator, Sterile Processing
SUPERSEDES: 10/25
FLSA: Exempt
JOB CODE: 5147
ISSUED: 10/2025
REVISED: 11/2025
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
The Educator, Sterile Processing develops, implements, and evaluates orientation, education, and training programs for Sterile Processing Department (SPD) staff across the MU Health System. Coordinates competency assessments, certification preparation, and ongoing education initiatives to ensure staff maintain proficiency in sterile processing practices. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, academic partners, and vendors to advance best practices, support quality patient care, and promote professional development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive orientation and education programs for sterile processing staff.
Conducts annual needs assessments to identify and prioritize educational needs and competency requirements.
Coordinates individualized orientation and ongoing education in collaboration with education staff, sterile processing leadership, and clinical partners.
Plans, develops, and facilitates annual education and certification review workshops.
Coordinates education and in-service schedules across all system sterile processing department locations.
Provides education, consultation, and support for sterile processing staff preparing for certification examinations.
Collaborates with other departments and acts as a liaison to facilitate patient care and operational efficiency.
Updates educational materials, develops resources, and ensures access to current information for staff recertification.
Monitors and ensures timely staff recertification according to regulatory and organizational requirements.
Facilitates learning opportunities for sterile processing practice among surgical technology students.
Applies adult learning principles, systematic instructional design, and evaluation strategies to promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and lifelong learning.
Implements quality improvement initiatives to enhance staff development programs.
5147h-Educator,SterileProcessing11/04/2025Maintains documentation and records related to staff education, competencies, and certifications
May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates expertise in sterile processing workflows, policies, and procedures to support high-quality patient care.
Applies leadership and interpersonal skills to provide education, foster collaboration, and promote accountability.
Utilizes knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional strategies, and competency assessment methods.
Possesses strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Demonstrates proficiency in computer applications for instructional delivery, documentation, and communication.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Supervision is received from the Manager, Sterile Processing.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Functional supervision over sterile processing orientees.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities can be acquired.
Three (3) years of experience in sterile processing.
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification by Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) certification by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) *or* Certified Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor (CFER) certification by the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) within 12 months as a condition of employment in this job classification.
Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) certification by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) within 12 months as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.
5147h-Educator,SterileProcessing11/04/2025Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) certification by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) within 12 months as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Experience in healthcare education, instructional design, or sterile processing leadership.
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.
This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job; however, completion of these duties is a measure of successful performance. Employees of this job classification are subject to performance reviews. Basic function, responsibilities and characteristics duties may change at any time with or without notice.
SAFETY SENSITIVE STATUS
This position is considered safety sensitive.
This document is a general description of typical job duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees holding the associated job title. Additional duties, specific qualifications and work emphasis may vary between individual positions.
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