Stacey MacArthur

Stacey MacArthur Biography

When I first started out in Sterile Processing, I viewed it as a short-term position for me.  I was 19 and looking for a job I could do for a couple of years until I could save enough money to go to college. That was 37 years ago.  I never expected to fall in love with the field of Sterile Processing, but I did.  

Fast forward to today.  I have been a Sterile Processing professional for my entire adult life.  Throughout my career, I have served in every major role within Sterile Processing and have worked across a wide range of healthcare environments, from small community hospitals to sprawling university medical centers. Regardless of the setting, the focus of Sterile Processing is the same: protecting patient safety through excellence in our work.  

I am passionate about Sterile Processing and the dedicated professionals who show up for our patients every day.  HSPA has played a pivotal role in my professional journey. HSPA has provided a platform where I can validate my competence through certification, enhance my knowledge through ongoing education, and expand my support system through networking and service. And in case you’re wondering, along the way, I did fulfill my original goal of attending college.  I earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree while working full-time in Sterile Processing.     

Locally, I currently serve as President of the Cascade HSPA Chapter and have been actively involved in chapter leadership for more than a decade. I have partnered with local colleges and Sterile Processing training programs to support workforce development through site visits, job shadowing, and hands-on clinical experiences for new and aspiring technicians. 

At the national level, I have served HSPA as a subject-matter expert and a member of the Awards Committee, and I currently serve as a Director on the HSPA Board of Directors. Serving on the Board has been an honor.  I remain committed to advancing Sterile Processing and serving the professionals who are so instrumental to patient safety.