Overview
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 industry standards and regulations including HSPA, CBSPD, AORN, The Joint Commission, FDA, CDC, DNV, OSHA, AAMI and those of STERIS and its customer facilities.
Under the supervision of the Manager, Clinical Education and onsite operations leadership, the Clinical Educator II delivers education and training across the United States (up to 100% domestic travel). The role requires supporting instrument processing solutions, continuous improvement initiatives, off‑site reprocessing centers and outsourced engagements.
Responsibilities
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.
Provide new‑hire orientation and hands‑on training, guided by the Education Management Team or operations leadership.
Maintain training records, education files, and competency documentation, ensuring accuracy and currency.
Track employee certifications and skill levels in the company database, ensuring alignment with job responsibilities.
Serve as the subject‑matter 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 on a cadence set by the Education Manager or leadership.
Facilitate a comprehensive twelve‑week training module for new hires, regardless of experience level.
Deliver educational modules including Train the Trainer, Onsite Certification, Endoscopy/HLD, Process Improvement Coaching, and more.
Provide training in decontamination, sterilization, and assembly with clarity and confidence.
Adapt schedule to support all shifts—day, night, weekend, or evening—to ensure every employee receives the training they need.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED (required).
High School Diploma (required).
5+ years of training experience (required).
5+ years of 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 a 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 U.S. and pass the Customer’s background and medical standards for credentialing purposes.
Associates degree preferred.
Previous travel experience preferred (1+ year).
Compensation and Benefits
Pay range: $67,750.00 – $94,762.50 per year. The position is eligible for bonus participation. Minimum pay rates satisfy local county/city minimums. Benefits include a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. For a full list of benefits, please click the company link.
EEO Statement
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. The full affirmative action program is available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request.
Other Information
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: Health Care Provider. Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.