Program Curriculum Lead, Sterile Processing and Surgical Technologist

Cengage Group

. Act as the main educator for the Sterile Processing Technician course throughout the learner experience .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeOhio • United StatesSenior💰 $77,100 - $100,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Sterile Processing Technician education and HSPA certification standards, with a strong ability to mentor learners on certification readiness and facilitate engaging learning experiences. Proficient in analyzing student performance data to enhance instructional effectiveness and support career pathways in sterile processing and surgical technology.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sterile Processing EducationHSPA Certification StandardsEndoscope Reprocessing PracticesAdult Learning FacilitationCurriculum Development

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Hard Skills

Sterile Processing WorkflowsSurgical Technology KnowledgeAssessment Data InterpretationCurriculum DesignCertification Preparation

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationVerbal Facilitation SkillsLearner Coaching

Certifications & Qualifications

HSPA CertificationCRCSTCSTTS-C

Industry Keywords

Surgical TechnologyPerioperative ServicesHealthcare EducationCompetency-Based EducationAccreditation Standards

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the main educator for the Sterile Processing Technician course throughout the learner experience
Potentially support instruction for the Surgical Technology course based on program needs and candidate qualifications
Facilitate live and/or asynchronous learning experiences, demonstrations, review sessions, and certification preparation
Provide timely, actionable feedback on assignments, assessments, skills practice, and remediation areas
Monitor student engagement, progress, mastery, and risk indicators, intervening early when learners fall behind
Build a career-focused learning environment connecting course concepts to real-world sterile processing and perioperative practice
Mentor learners on certification readiness, test-taking preparation, professional expectations, and career pathways
Partner with student support, operations, and academic teams to address barriers to persistence, completion, and success
Own learner-success objectives and key results, tracking and analyzing student performance data to identify instructional gaps and intervention opportunities
Maintain expertise in Sterile Processing Technician education and HSPA certification requirements and standards
Teach sterile processing workflows, including endoscope/scope reprocessing responsibilities
Stay current on certification requirements, industry standards, regulations, and professional practices, translating changes into instruction and course updates
Develop, revise, and maintain course content
Collaborate with instructional designers, assessment specialists, media teams, and subject-matter experts
Align instruction, course objectives, assessments, certification proficiencies, and encouraged job skills

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or a comparable mix of education, clinical experience, professional credentials, and teaching experience
Professional experience in sterile processing, surgical technology, perioperative services, healthcare education, or a closely related field
Demonstrated ability to teach or train adult learners in a classroom, clinical, workforce, or online learning environment
Strong familiarity with HSPA certification standards, exam domains, and certification protocols
Knowledge of endoscope/scope reprocessing practices and the responsibilities of personnel performing scope reprocessing
Functional understanding of Surgical Technology practice and education adequate to support or possibly teach Surgical Technology coursework
Familiarity with NCCT Tech in Surgery - Certified (TS-C) pathways and certification requirements
Knowledge of Surgical Technology associate degree programs and how education, clinical experience, certification eligibility, and employment are connected
Ability to interpret learner and assessment data to refine instruction and boost student outcomes
Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and learner-coaching skills
Preferred: Current or previous HSPA certification, such as CRCST, or another relevant sterile processing credential
Preferred: Surgical Technology credential such as CST or TS-C
Preferred: Experience working as an instructor for Sterile Processing Technician and/or Surgical Technology programs
Preferred: Experience guiding learners through industry certification tests and using test outcomes to refine instruction
Preferred: Experience designing curriculum, assessments, or certification-preparation materials for allied health programs
Preferred: Experience working with community colleges, career colleges, workforce-development programs, or online healthcare education
Preferred: Experience with competency-based education, simulation, clinical education, or online course delivery
Preferred: Knowledge of accreditation, regulatory, and institutional requirements impacting Surgical Technology and allied health programs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary incentive bonus program with a 15% annual individual target
Comprehensive Total Rewards package