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How much do sterile processing instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 23, 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 job?

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 some of the main responsibilities of a Sterile Processing Instructor on a day-to-day basis?

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 in the Sterile Processing Instructor position, and why are they important?

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 July 2026, with employment types broken down into 22% Full Time, and 78% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $57,186 per year, or $27.5 per hour.
Allied Health Instructor (Part-Time) - Central Sterile Processing

Allied Health Instructor (Part-Time) - Central Sterile Processing

Surry Community College

Dobson, NC โ€ข On-site

Part-time

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Posting Details
Classification Information
FLSA
Position Information
Position Title
Allied Health Instructor (Part-Time) - Central Sterile Processing
Position Number
PF2-WTCE-Allied
Position Type
Part Time
Leave Format
Faculty
Shift
As required to support the program.
Supervisor Title
Director of Allied Health Programs
Location
All Locations
Job Description - Summary
Workforce, Technologies & Community Education (WTCE) part-time instructors will:
  1. Instruct within their area of expertise using college level measures to determine student success.
  2. Apply the tenets of critical thinking to subject matter.
  3. Demonstrate flexibility in teaching across educational mediums (online, information highway, etc.) as needed.
  4. Participate in professional development activities as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
I. TEACHING
a. Conducting in a professional manner all class hours as assigned by the course schedule and academic calendar.
b. Creating correct, professional syllabi.
c. Creating, administering, and accurately assessing substantive assignments and activities that support the college's general education requirements and Quality Enhancement Plan.
d. Meeting classes on time and for the full duration of the published class time.
e. Notifying the Director and Nurse Aide Coordinator as soon as possible in the event of illness.
f. Supporting and following college policies and procedures.
g. Assuming reasonable responsibility for security, maintenance, and inventory of assigned equipment and supplies.
h. Preparing and submitting accurate and precise pay and attendance rosters, student grades, and other assigned documents when due.
i. Assisting in the selection of textbooks and maintaining updated text information.
j. Preparing supplemental teaching activities, such as developing supplemental Moodle course sites, referring weak students for tutoring, consulting with students, and facilitating help or review sessions outside of class time.
II. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
a. Participating in college-sponsored professional development activities as schedule permits.
III. MAINTAIN A CLEAN AND SAFE AREA.
General Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and must meet the requirements listed below that represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to be successful. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
โ€ข Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and write as applicable to subject area.
โ€ข Ability to respond to common inquiries and/or complaints from students, internal staff, or members of the college community.
โ€ข Ability to effectively present information to students, internal staff, or members of the college community.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
โ€ข Ability to apply mathematical operations required to tabulate student scores.
REASONING ABILITY:
โ€ข Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
โ€ข Ability to interpret an extensive variety of information.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
โ€ข Understanding of and commitment to the unique nature and role of the College and to the philosophy of the community college system.
Required Qualifications
  • Education or equivalent experience in specific area of instruction.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of sterilization methods, infection prevention principles,
  • decontamination procedures, instrument identification, assembly, packaging, storage and distribution standards.
  • Ability to operate sterilization equipment

Preferred Qualifications
Associates Degree or higher.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Established for each Workforce, Technologies & Community Education program. Contact Director for specifics.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
โ€ข While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
โ€ข The employee frequently is required to sit.
โ€ข The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
โ€ข The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10ยฑ pounds.
โ€ข Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
โ€ข While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
โ€ข The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.