Central Sterile Processing Educator

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with Advanced Recovery Systems.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org(opens in new window) to learn more.

Short Description

Initiates new employee departmental orientation, schedules both short term and long-term educational planning, implementation and training for the development of the Central Processing staff for their disciplined task.

Schedule documented periodic departmental, vendor performed training, and competency assessments for CSP staff covering their job described and relative task to assure compliance with departmental recommendations and regulatory requirements.

Provides quality assurance assessments as deemed by the CSP annual QA program. Maintain current knowledge of the AAMI, OSHA, FDA, JCAHO policies and recommendations. Serves as a resource to the CSP staff, CSP Management, and all ancillary departments who perform decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization when necessary utilizing subject matter expertise networking.

Experience Required

3 years or more of experience in a sterile processing or operating room environment, 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge of decontamination, sterilization sciences, case cart systems, medical/surgical supplies, and equipment.

In depth knowledge of the following standards: AAMI (Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation), AORN, FDA, JCAHO, and OSHA. Computer experience required.

Demonstrates competence in management and leadership skills.

Demonstrates effective communication skills. Computer experience required (Word, Excel, Office software and analytical skills).

Education Requirements

A High School Diploma or Equivalent is required and pass a national certification exam. Must have a current CRCST certificate.

License/Certification Requirements

CRCST Certification required; ASHCSP (The American Society of Healthcare Central Service Professionals) or HSPA (formerly International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management - IAHCSMM) required;

CHL must be obtained within 1 year of start date.

Special Requirements

This position will be on rotation shifts to cover all needs and include Ambulatory locations

Salary Min ($)

USD $29.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $48.00