Regional SPD Educator

Join a team that shares your calling 

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Day

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience developing and implementing SOPs, standard work processes, and competency-based training programs.

Position Summary

The Regional SPD Educator plays a critical role in training Sterile Processing Department staff to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory guidelines. The position supports training and development initiatives to maintain both compliance and staff competencies.

The Regional SPD Educator will work closely with SPD leadership and The Center for Clinical Practice and Professional Development to design, develop, and implement educational performance improvement strategies based on data driven performance gaps.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure SOPs, Standard Works and Competencies are up to date with the most current best practices, regulatory standards, and manufacture’s IFU, if applicable. 
• Ensure risk analyst are completed and approved, or a manufacture’s clarification is on file for all processes where best practices, regulatory standards, and manufacture’s IFU and vague or non-existent.
• Build, evaluate and update onboarding training, CEU training opportunities, new product training, quality improvement in-service training and annual competencies in partnership with system education departments.
• Facilitate new hire department orientation and provide on-the-job training as directed by the Regional Senior SPD Educator & SPD leadership.
• Maintain and evaluate the Operating Manuals for all equipment as well as the proof of super User Training.
• Maintain up-to-date training records and ensure all employee certifications and competency levels are accurately documented.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of Sterile Processing required; 2 years of experience mentoring and providing education or training in a professional setting preferred
• Certifications: CRCST (HSPA) or CSPDT (CBSPD) required
• Additional certifications (CER or CFER) required within 1 year after hiring

About Tacoma General Hospital 

MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, in the heart of Tacoma, WA, is a 367-bed regional medical center delivering cutting-edge care. With a 24-hour Emergency Department, Level II Adult Trauma Center, advanced cardiac, neurological, orthopedic and robotic surgery, Tacoma General combines innovation with compassionate care. Home to the MultiCare Regional Cancer Center, a Family Birth Center and specialized neonatal care in partnership with Mary Bridge Children’s, our collaborative, mission-driven teams offer a rewarding environment for career growth and professional excellence. 

About the Tacoma Community 

Tacoma, just 30 miles south of Seattle, blends big-city amenities with the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. From scenic waterfronts and mountain trails to vibrant arts, dining and brewery scenes, Tacoma offers something for everyone — outdoor enthusiasts, families and young professionals alike. With strong schools and universities, it’s a city where you can live, work and play. 

Why MultiCare? 

Rooted in the local community 

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years. 

Growth and education 

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you. 

Well-being and support 

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life. 

Living our values 

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other. 

Belonging for all 

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued. 

Pacific Northwest lifestyle 

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life. 

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $77,480.00 - $111,467.20 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.