Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST) Learning Mentor

SpringboardOnline Education

Remote (U.S.)ContractMiddle

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Experience: Minimum 3–5 years experience

Requirements

Active CRCST certification through HSPA
Minimum 3–5 years experience working as a sterile processing technician
Experience working in a hospital-based sterile processing department strongly preferred
Prior experience supporting trainees, students, or new sterile processing staff (preceptor, trainer, mentor, or instructor)
Ability to explain sterilization workflows and infection prevention concepts clearly to learners with no prior healthcare experience
Must have reliable internet access (no hotspots)
Must be comfortable using online learning platforms and video meeting tools
Ability to respond to Springboard communications within 24 hours
Ability to respond to student questions within 24–48 business hours
Strong student empathy and communication skills
Positive outlook on the sterile processing profession and career pathway
Experience mentoring adult learners (preferred)
Experience supporting CRCST exam preparation (preferred)
Experience working in online or hybrid learning environments (preferred)
Experience onboarding or precepting new sterile processing technicians (preferred)
Leadership or shift lead sterile processing experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Meet regularly with assigned students in scheduled 1:1 mentorship sessions
Reinforce key sterile processing concepts aligned to CRCST exam domains
Support students in translating coursework into real-world sterile processing workflows
Help students build confidence navigating unfamiliar healthcare terminology and environments
Provide encouragement, accountability, and structured progress guidance
Help students prepare for the CRCST certification exam
Reinforce domain-level understanding
Share practical strategies for exam preparation and knowledge retention
Help students identify areas requiring additional review
Help students understand expectations of hospital-based sterile processing environments
Share examples from real sterile processing workflows
Support students in connecting technical learning to workplace responsibilities
Reinforce professionalism expectations within healthcare settings
Respond to student questions related to course concepts between mentorship sessions
Maintain visibility into student engagement and learning progress
Escalate risk signals to the Springboard support team when appropriate
Partner with Live Instructors and Springboard’s learning team to surface student learning trends
Share feedback on where students struggle with CRCST-aligned material
Contribute insights that help strengthen the learning experience during program launch

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