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Position Summary
The Clinical Educator II – Travel ensures that Sterile Processing staff, both internal and external to STERIS, are properly trained and operating within the guidelines set forth by various industry standards and regulations including, but not limited to HSPA, CBSPD, AORN, The Joint Commission, FDA, CDC, DNV OSHA, AAMI, and those of STERIS and its customer facilities. Performs various educational duties under supervision and guidance from Manager, Clinical Education, and/or onsite operations leadership. Potential to support and work alongside all instrument processing solutions to include but not limited to continuous improvement, off site reprocessing centers and/or outsourced engagements. Travel positions require up to 100% domestic travel.
Duties
Design and implement comprehensive training plans aligned with facility priorities and individual staff development needs.
Collaborate with contracted facilities to ensure every team member is trained to excel at all required competency levels.
Assess sterile processing staff performance against policies and standard work—identify gaps and deliver impactful training to close them.
Jump into action with new hire orientation and hands‑on training, guided by the Education Management Team or operations leadership.
Keep training records, education files, and competency documentation organized, accurate, and up to date.
Maintain a sharp eye on employee certifications and skill levels in the company database—ensuring alignment with job responsibilities.
Be the go‑to expert on multi‑specialty instrumentation and a trusted resource for SPD staff.
Lead re‑education efforts and communicate clearly when performance issues arise in the OR or during tray audits.
Conduct targeted assessments and deliver training that directly addresses identified deficiencies.
Drive continuous learning by delivering in‑services at a cadence set by the Education Manager or leadership.
Facilitate a comprehensive twelve‑week training module for new hires—whether they’re seasoned or brand new to central sterile processing.
Deliver a full suite of educational modules including Train the Trainer, Onsite Certification, Endoscopy/HLD, Process Improvement Coaching, and more.
Dive into decontamination, sterilization, and assembly training with confidence and clarity.
Flex your schedule to support all shifts—day, night, weekend, or evening—to ensure every employee gets the training they need.
Required Experience
High School Diploma required
5+ years training experience required
5+ years Sterile Processing experience required
CRCST (HSPA) or CSPDT (CBSPD) certification required
CER (HSPA) or CFER (CBSPD) certification required
CIS (HSPA) or CSIS (CBSPD) or CST (NBSTSA) certification required
Must maintain certification by completing 12 Continuing Education Credit Hours each year, or more if required for a specific certification
Must maintain valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance and be available to operate a vehicle as needed to meet travel requirements.
Must be able to travel across the US and pass the Customer’s background and medical standards for credentialing purposes.
Education
High School Diploma or GED required. Associates degree preferred.
Previous Travel Experience
Preferred (1+ year).
Compensation
Pay range for this opportunity is $67,750.00 – $94,762.50. This position is eligible for bonus participation.
Benefits
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer
STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.
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Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
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