Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CRCST) Learning Mentor
About the role
Overview
Location: Remote (U.S.) | Contract, Part-Time (10 hrs/week)
Pay rate: Up to $35 an hour, pending location and experience
About the Role
Springboard is launching an online training program designed to prepare aspiring Sterile Processing Technicians with no prior healthcare experience for entry-level roles and the CRCST certification exam through HSPA. Springboard is seeking experienced CRCST-certified Sterile Processing professionals to serve as student mentors throughout the course. Mentors support learners through 1:1 guidance, applied concept reinforcement, and exam-readiness coaching as students progress through a structured 14-week program.
Because this is a first-time program launch, mentors will play an important role as early instructional partners, helping identify where students struggle, how concepts translate into practice, and how exam-readiness support can be strengthened across the student experience. This role is distinct from the Live Instructor role and does not include lecture delivery responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Student Mentorship and Support: 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.
- Certification Readiness Support: 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.
- Applied Industry Context: 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.
- Asynchronous Student Support: 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.
- Program Collaboration: Partner with Live Instructors and Springboard’s learning team to surface student learning trends; share feedback on where students struggle with CRCST-aligned material.