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How much do sterile processing educator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for sterile processing educator in Indiana is $26.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $31.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical responsibilities of a sterile processing educator on a daily basis?

A Sterile Processing Educator is responsible for designing and conducting training sessions, ensuring that sterile processing staff follow best practices and comply with regulations. Daily tasks often include developing educational materials, observing staff performance, assessing competency, and providing hands-on instruction with sterilization equipment and procedures. They also stay current with industry updates and coordinate with infection control teams, nursing departments, and management to ensure a comprehensive learning environment. This role is essential for maintaining quality standards and patient safety throughout the healthcare facility.

What is a sterile processing educator?

A Sterile Processing Educator is responsible for training and educating sterile processing technicians on proper decontamination, sterilization, and infection control procedures. They develop instructional materials, conduct hands-on training, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Their role is critical in maintaining patient safety by ensuring medical instruments are properly processed and handled. Educators often work in hospitals, surgical centers, or educational institutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sterile processing educator?

To thrive as a Sterile Processing Educator, you need in-depth knowledge of sterilization techniques, infection control, and adult education strategies, often backed by certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or similar. Experience with sterilization equipment, tracking software, and regulatory standards like AAMI and OSHA is typically required. Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills help educators effectively train and mentor staff members. These skills are crucial for ensuring high-quality sterile processing practices and maintaining compliance in healthcare settings.

What are the most commonly searched types of Sterile Processing Educator jobs in Indiana? The most popular types of Sterile Processing Educator jobs in Indiana are:
Infographic showing various Sterile Processing Educator job openings in Indiana as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,416 per year, or $26.2 per hour.

Sterile Processing Technician

Ascension

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago


Ascension Healthcare rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Facility: Lucas Family Brain and Spine Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent

Department/Specialty: Sterile Processing

Schedule: Evenings| Full-time | Hours: M-F 3pm - 11:00pm

How you'll make an impact in this role

Inspect, assemble and evaluate all surgical instruments and instrument sets to ensure quality, determine need for repair/replacement, validate completeness of set, and facilitate effective sterilization.

  • Operate sterilization equipment and inspect instruments, equipment, and containers to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.
  • Perform decontamination of soiled instruments, sterilization containers and equipment according to instructions for use (IFUs) and established protocols.
  • Correct instrument sets according to current standards, established count sheets and/or instrument tracking systems.
  • Maintain proper levels of inventory to ensure availability for case carts.
  • Perform regular quality assurance program audits of peers.
What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • One or more of the following Preferred:
    • Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association.
    • Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
    • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
What additional requirements you'll need
  • Previous sterile processing experience preferred
  • CRCST preferred
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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About Ascension

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Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Industry

Health care and social assistance and outpatient health care

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

St. Louis, MO, US