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Oakland Community College

Clinical Preceptor

MI · On-site

$45/hr

The instructor will work directly with students, demonstrating proper sterile processing techniques and procedure and then observing the student as they perform this task. This position works in a ...

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How much do sterile processing instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for sterile processing instructor in the United States is $27.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $33.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sterile processing instructor?

A Sterile Processing Instructor is responsible for educating and training students or staff in sterile processing techniques, ensuring they understand how to properly clean, sterilize, assemble, and distribute medical instruments. They develop lesson plans, conduct hands-on training, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Additionally, they may prepare students for certification exams and reinforce best practices in infection control and patient safety.

What are the main responsibilities of a sterile processing instructor?

As a Sterile Processing Instructor, your primary role is to teach and guide students through the principles and practical applications of sterilization, decontamination, and instrumentation used in healthcare settings. You will develop lesson plans, lead classroom and hands-on training sessions, assess student performance, and ensure compliance with industry standards and accreditation requirements. Additionally, you often collaborate with clinical sites for externships and stay current with changes in sterilization practices to keep curriculum relevant. This dynamic role offers the chance to make a direct impact on the quality of patient care by shaping the next generation of sterile processing professionals.

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

A Sterile Processing Instructor should have deep knowledge of sterilization techniques, infection control, and medical instrumentation, usually supported by certification such as CRCST or CSPDT and prior experience in sterile processing. Familiarity with industry-standard sterilization equipment, tracking systems, and quality assurance protocols is vital. Strong communication, teaching abilities, and patience are essential soft skills for effectively training and mentoring students. These competencies are important to ensure that future sterile processing technicians are well-prepared to maintain patient safety and follow healthcare facility standards.

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Infographic showing various Sterile Processing Instructor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,186 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST) Learning Mentor

Springboard

Remote

$35/hr

Part-time

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Job description

The Company
At Springboard, we're on a mission to bridge the world's skills gap, offering transformative online education in data science, UI/UX design, machine learning, and coding. Our courses may be tech-enabled, but we're ultimately human-centric: each student taps into a vast community throughout their time with us, engaging with fellow students, industry-expert mentors, student advisors, and career coaches, the goal of which is to successfully transition students into their dream job. Through this hybrid approach, we've helped thousands of learners revamp their careers and, by extension, their lives, with hundreds of top-notch job offers received every year and a near-perfect placement rate for our program graduates.
Overview:
Location: Remote (U.S.) | Contract, Part-Time (10 hrs/week)
Pay rate: Up to $35 an hour, pending location and experience
About the Role:
Springboard is launching an online training program designed to prepare aspiring Sterile Processing Technicians with no prior healthcare experience for entry-level roles and the CRCST certification exam through HSPA.
Springboard is seeking experienced CRCST-certified Sterile Processing professionals to serve as student mentors throughout the course. Mentors support learners through 1:1 guidance, applied concept reinforcement, and exam-readiness coaching as students progress through a structured 14-week program.
Because this is a first-time program launch, mentors will play an important role as early instructional partners, helping identify where students struggle, how concepts translate into practice, and how exam-readiness support can be strengthened across the student experience.
This role is distinct from the Live Instructor role and does not include lecture delivery responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Student Mentorship and Support
  • Meet regularly with assigned students in scheduled 1:1 mentorship sessions
  • Reinforce key sterile processing concepts aligned to CRCST exam domains
  • Support students in translating coursework into real-world sterile processing workflows
  • Help students build confidence navigating unfamiliar healthcare terminology and environments
  • Provide encouragement, accountability, and structured progress guidance

Certification Readiness Support
  • Help students prepare for the CRCST certification exam
  • Reinforce domain-level understanding including:
  • Share practical strategies for exam preparation and knowledge retention
  • Help students identify areas requiring additional review

Applied Industry Context
  • Help students understand expectations of hospital-based sterile processing environments
  • Share examples from real sterile processing workflows
  • Support students in connecting technical learning to workplace responsibilities
  • Reinforce professionalism expectations within healthcare settings

Asynchronous Student Support
  • Respond to student questions related to course concepts between mentorship sessions
  • Maintain visibility into student engagement and learning progress
  • Escalate risk signals to the Springboard support team when appropriate

Program Collaboration
  • Partner with Live Instructors and Springboard's learning team to surface student learning trends
  • Share feedback on where students struggle with CRCST-aligned material
  • Contribute insights that help strengthen the learning experience during program launch

Qualifications
Required
  • Active CRCST certification through HSPA
  • Minimum 3-5 years experience working as a sterile processing technician
  • Experience working in a hospital-based sterile processing department strongly preferred
  • Prior experience supporting trainees, students, or new sterile processing staff (preceptor, trainer, mentor, or instructor)
  • Ability to explain sterilization workflows and infection prevention concepts clearly to learners with no prior healthcare experience

Preferred
  • Experience mentoring adult learners
  • Experience supporting CRCST exam preparation
  • Experience working in online or hybrid learning environments
  • Experience onboarding or precepting new sterile processing technicians
  • Leadership or shift lead sterile processing experience

Other Requirements
  • Must have reliable internet access (no hotspots)
  • Must be comfortable using online learning platforms and video meeting tools
  • Ability to respond to Springboard communications within 24 hours
  • Ability to respond to student questions within 24-48 business hours
  • Strong student empathy and communication skills
  • Positive outlook on the sterile processing profession and career pathway
  • Must live and work in the United States

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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