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System Sterile Processing Educator

United States, New York 110000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted June 30, 2026
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Job Responsibility

  • Coordinate education in Central Service (CS) department to include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating education and training of the Central Service staff
  • Extensive knowledge in analyzing and interpreting manufacturer's IFU for surgical instrumentation, endoscopes, and medical equipment
  • Ability to operate semi-automatic to automatic sterilizing equipment
  • mechanical decontamination equipment and other related equipment
  • Maintains established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, Quality Assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards
  • Reports defective or damaged materials, equipment and supplies to supervisor
  • Coordinates the departmental orientation of new hires
  • Plans, implements and promotes the education and training of staff members to ensure professional development
  • Ensures that the department meets all the regulations, standards and guidelines consistent with AORN, AAMI, The Joint Commission, CMS, CDC, OSHA, and FDA requirements as well as the hospital's policies and procedures
  • Completes required continuous training and education, including computer-related requirements
  • Manages and maintains employee compliance folders to ensure certifications, proficiencies, and related documentation are up to date
  • Generates and prepares agenda for Meetings and documents the meeting's minutes
  • Follows all health and safety regulations and requirements
  • Will audit quality and performance test documentation for all sterilizers, washers, and high-level disinfecting equipment
  • Will use Tracking Software such as Ascendco, SPM, Censitrac, Abacus, T-Dot, etc. to generate various reports and audit compliance records to ensure accuracy

Requirements

  • Must have upon hiring: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)
  • Must obtain within 180 days of hiring: Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)
  • Must obtain within 180 days of hiring: Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL)
  • Must obtain within 180 days of hiring if GI is managed by SPD: Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER)
  • Highschool Diploma/GED required
  • Associates Degree in Healthcare or Business related field required. College level courses and related experience may substitute for Associate Degree.
  • Minimum two years experience in Sterile Processing Department required.

Nice to have

  • Three years experience working directly with OR instrumentation and case cart program preferred
  • Minimum two years experience in management preferred

What we offer

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Personal Leave
  • $5,000 Sign-on bonus + car allowance
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