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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for sterile processing educator in Raleigh, NC is $26.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.38 and $32.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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.

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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.

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Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time

North Carolina Specialty Hospital

Durham, NC

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

North Carolina Specialty Hospital rating

9.3

Company rating: 9.3 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 1,060 rated hospitals

Job description

North Carolina Specialty Hospital (NCSH), is a private, physician-owned medical center that opened its doors in 1926. North Carolina Specialty Hospital's commitment to growth and continuous improvement has helped the hospital maintain a number of high rankings in both quality measures and patient satisfaction.  North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers surgical specialties in orthopedics, ophthalmology, ear, nose and throat as well as sports medicine, oral, plastic, podiatry, general surgery, interventional radiology, pain management, reconstructive surgery and more. 

Why join North Carolina Specialty Hospital?

  • Award Winning Hospital for Special Surgery
  • 5 Star CMS rated facility for patient experience
  • Positive Work culture
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance
  • Telemedicine/You have access to Physicians 24/7/365 through MDLIVE
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Sterile Processing supervisor and the Director of O.R., the Sterile Processor ensures proper care and maintenance of all surgical instrumentation, equipment, and sterilization processes. The Sterile Processor must demonstrate good knowledge of principles and practices of aseptic techniques, must have knowledge of equipment, instruments, procedures and supplies used in the operating room. The Sterile Processor must be able to work under pressure and in situations that demand patience, tact and endurance. This position must provide on-going and continual communication with Operating Room staff, including communicating special equipment needs as they arise. The Sterile Processor must also monitor the daily schedule for changes in instrumentation.

Skills & Abilities:

  • Able to work independently and met established deadlines.• Able to make sound reasonable decisions
  • Highly organized
  • Ability to concentrate on many detailed requests despite numerous interruptions.
  • Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, openness, receptive to change, creativity and innovative
  • Ability to identify and calmly handle inherently stressful situation with tact.
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to develop excellent working relationships with staff
  • Demonstrates professional and self-development through continuing education
  • Seeks guidance, direction and assistance when needed
  • Function as a team in the OR and demonstrate the ability to work under stress with all types of personalities
  • Able to work well with people under deadlines and stress
  • Able to be flexible and take on new responsibilities

Training, Education & Experience:

  • High School graduate or GED required
  • Must be able to communicate and understand the English language both verbal and written
  • Certification in Sterile Processing is preferred
  • A minimum of one (1) year of Sterile Processing experience preferred

Our employees are critical to our success and we value their contributions. North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that values employee ideas and diversity. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled. We maintain a drug-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening and background check.

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