Adjunct Instructor - Central Sterile Processing

The Central Sterile Processing Adjunct Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in central sterile processing concepts and practices. This role prepares students for entry-level employment in sterile processing departments by providing didactic instruction, hands-on skills training, and professional mentorship consistent with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and certification expectations.

• Deliver classroom, laboratory, and/or hybrid instruction in central sterile processing topics, including:
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization
  • Sterilization methods and monitoring
  • Instrument identification and handling
  • Case cart preparation and distribution
  • Storage and distribution of sterile supplies
  • Quality assurance and documentation
  • Regulatory standards (AAMI, AORN, CDC, OSHA, The Joint Commission)
• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned with course objectives, program outcomes, and certification standards (e.g., CRCST).
• Demonstrate proper sterile processing techniques and equipment usage in a lab or simulated environment.
• Evaluate student performance through exams, skills check-offs, assignments, and competencies.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student progress.
• Provide timely feedback, academic support, and mentorship to students.
• Promote professionalism, ethical conduct, and workplace readiness.
• Ensure a safe learning environment and compliance with institutional policies.
• Collaborate with program faculty, coordinators, and administration as needed.
• Participate in curriculum review, program assessment, and accreditation-related activities when requested.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) certification or CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification.
• Minimum of two years of recent experience working in a sterile processing department or Surgical Technologist experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current sterile processing standards and best practices.
• Ability to teach adult learners effectively in classroom and laboratory settings.

• Associate degree or higher in a related healthcare field.
• Teaching or precepting experience in a healthcare or academic setting.
• Experience with curriculum development or student evaluation.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) and educational technology.