Case Picker, Certified Sterile Processing Tech

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Wake Forest, NC

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About The Position

The Case Picker, Certified Sterile Processing Tech cleans, inspects, sorts, and assembles reusable instruments and equipment, and operates sterilization units to produce sterile products and help reduce the risk of nosocomial infections. The role checks autoclaves and Steris Units using biological indicators and air removal test kits as required, maintains sterilizer logs and records, and ensures sterilization supplies and preparation solutions are available. The position also requires maintaining technical knowledge and providing age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the age groups served.

The work environment includes exposure to bodily fluids and tissue, blood-borne disease risks, cleaning chemicals, steam, heat, and sharp instruments. It can be loud and stressful, with high demands, interruptions, and varying or unpredictable situations. The role requires standing for long periods and the ability to operate sterilization and cleaning equipment. The schedule is 7:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday, for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification, fully certified with 400 hours already completed.
• Ability to operate sterilization equipment, washer sterilizer, ultrasonic cleaner, flash autoclave, and high-vacuum autoclave.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other medical professionals.
• Knowledge of basic and specialty operating room instrumentation.
• Ability to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Promote a cooperative work environment by using communication, interpersonal relationship, and team-building skills in accordance with general hospital standards.
• Clean instruments and equipment using appropriate methods and equipment.
• Inspect reusable items correctly.
• Sort and assemble instruments and instrument sets.
• Operate sterilizing units to produce sterile products and reduce the risk of nosocomial infections.
• Ensure sterilization supplies and preparation solutions are available.
• Check autoclaves and Steris Units daily using biological indicators and air removal test kits as required.
• Maintain proper sterilizer logs, records, and charts.
• Maintain technical knowledge.
• Provide age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the age groups served.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation and premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the role.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Career development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED