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How much do hspa jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for hspa in the United States is $26.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $30.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Hspa position, and why are they important?

To excel as an HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Associate), you need a solid understanding of infection control, sterilization techniques, and medical equipment handling, often supported by a high school diploma and completion of a sterile processing certification program. Familiarity with automated sterilizers, instrument tracking software, and compliance with healthcare regulatory standards is essential. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a team environment are standout soft skills. These qualifications are important to ensure patient safety and effective surgical support in healthcare facilities.

What are the primary responsibilities and daily tasks of an HSPA in a hospital setting?

As an HSPA, your main duties involve cleaning, decontaminating, assembling, and sterilizing surgical instruments and medical devices used throughout the hospital. You will also be responsible for inventory management, ensuring that all equipment is properly tracked, stored, and delivered to various departments as needed. The role often requires close collaboration with operating room staff and other healthcare professionals to meet urgent demands and maintain high safety standards. Staying organized and maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols are key to succeeding in this role. Many HSAs find the fast-paced environment and direct contribution to patient care highly rewarding.

What is an HSPA job?

An HSPA (Healthcare Sterile Processing Associate) job involves cleaning, sterilizing, and maintaining medical instruments to ensure patient safety. Professionals in this role work in hospitals, surgical centers, and other healthcare facilities, following strict protocols for infection control. They inspect, assemble, and distribute surgical tools while keeping detailed records of sterilization processes. This position is critical in preventing infections and supporting medical staff by providing properly sanitized equipment. Certification may be required depending on the state or employer.

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Infographic showing various Hspa job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 55% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $54,791 per year, or $26.3 per hour.
Clinical Educator I - Travel

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago


STERIS rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 131 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

53rd of 889 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Position Summary

The Clinical Educator I - 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

What you'll do as a Clinical Educator:

  • Design and implement comprehensive training plans aligned with facility priorities and individual staff development needs.
  • Facilitate multi-week, hands-on training programs for all new Sterile Processing team members to ensure readiness and compliance from day one.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of training activities and regularly review programs to ensure alignment with industry standards and accreditation requirements.
  • Conduct regular evaluations to identify skill gaps and create targeted development plans for continuous team improvement.
  • Develop and deliver ongoing education sessions focused on the latest products, technologies, and best practices in Sterile Processing.
  • Partner with clinical and administrative teams to ensure training initiatives support broader organizational goals.
  • Foster a learning environment that encourages professional growth, accountability, and high performance.

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Duties - cont'd
  • Effectively works with contracted facility to ensure employees are effectively trained on all required competency skill levels
  • Conducts sterile processing employee assessments of job performance to policy and standard work; identifies competency deficiencies and conducts effective training to eliminate gaps
  • Participates and assists in new hire orientation and on the job, training as directed by the Education Manager and/or operations leadership.
  • Completes and maintains training records, employee education files and documentation of competency skill level.
  • Ensures employee training files and documentation of competency skill levels and certifications are up to date in the company database and accurately reflect the employees' job-related responsibilities.
  • Demonstrates extensive knowledge of multi-specialty instrumentation and serves as a resource for staff in SPD.
  • Provides re-education training and communication for performance issues found in the OR and instrumentation tray audits.
  • Conducts employee assessments and trains to deficiencies noted.
  • Aid in the on-going development of staff education by providing in-services to staff at a cadence determined by Education Manager and/or operations leadership.
  • Adjust schedule to work with all employees on all shifts to ensure training needs are met and supported. Ability to work pre-arranged weekend, night, and evening hours.
  • Other duties as assigned.

skills and business competencies:

  • Ability to communicate effectively with manager, coworkers, and all levels of hospital staff.
  • Demonstrated customer centric behavior. Proficient analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify, plan, and resolve issues in complex situations.
  • Requires thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and is capable of learning software.
  • Ability to multi-task projects including the ability to plan and organize.
  • Flexible and self-motivated.
  • Ability to read and understand applicable Standard Operating Procedures
Education Degree
High School Diploma or GED
Required Experience
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • 3+ years training experience required
  • 3+ years Sterile Processing experience required
  • CRCST (HSPA) or CSPDT (CBSPD) certification required
  • CER (HSPA) or CFER (CBSPD) certification required within 6 months of hire date or promotion
  • CIS (HSPA) or CSIS (CBSPD) or CST (NBSTSA) certification required within 1 year of hire date or promotion
  • 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.
  • Associates Degree preferred

Pay range for this opportunity is$68,637.50-$88,825.00.This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity 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.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location's HR Office during normal business hours.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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