Clinical Educator

Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) is seeking a Clinical Educator with a Sterile Processing background who will apply broad industry knowledge, technology and creativity to support our growing membership. This individual must be highly skilled at creating and presenting original content and share our passion for delivering top-quality education and support to our members.

In support of HSPA’s education efforts and in reporting to the Education Director, the Clinical Educator will collaborate with the education department to develop high-quality educational offerings, such as publications, webinars, podcasts and lesson plans, and identify new and innovative ways to educate our members and certification holders.

• Content Development: Plan and develop educational programs, podcasts, online courses and webinars, lesson plans and annual conferences to provide Sterile Processing-related education for our members and certification holders.
• Research and Preparation: Research Sterile Processing-related content, including new regulations, standards, guidelines and industry trends, for the development of educational resources and programs.
• Hosting and Presenting: Assist with presenting or hosting podcasts and webinars and representing HSPA by speaking at industry meetings and events.
• Publication Development: Assist in reviewing HSPA’s textbooks, manuals and other publications to ensure they reflect current industry standards and regulations.
• PROCESS
  magazine: Provide technical review of lesson plans and other content, as needed, to ensure alignment with current standards and other HSPA publications as needed.
• Education Committees: Work with member and vendor committees to develop educational programs and products.
• Industry Committee Representation: Represent HSPA by serving on committees that develop Sterile Processing-related standards and guidelines.
• Member Support: Serve as a clinical resource to HSPA members by assisting with their questions and providing supportive resources, whenever possible, to support best practices that align with current standards and guidelines.
• Continuing Education (CE) Approval Requests: Review CE approval requests to ensure the offerings meet HSPA requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent professional experience considered
• CRCST or CSPDT certification required (CSPDT candidates would be required to successfully obtain CRCST certification within 60 days of joining HSPA)
• Certified in all HSPA certifications preferred (CRCST, CHL, CIS and CER)
• 7+ years of professional Sterile Processing experience
• Computer literacy, Office 365
• Travel to industry events throughout the year, to our annual conference, and to our Chicago office once a quarter.

• Experienced in speaking on Sterile Processing-related technical topics
• Experienced in standard and guideline development
• Possess strong project management skills
• Experienced in Sterile Processing-focused teaching and training
• Possess excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Experienced in writing and reviewing educational materials