Certified Instrument Specialist - Atrium Health Lake Norman
About The Position
This full-time position in Sterile Processing Services at Atrium Health Lake Norman is responsible for adhering to safety standards, handling soiled and sterile items, identifying and reporting equipment malfunctions, performing quality testing, and operating/troubleshooting equipment. The role involves detailed processing of various types of instrumentation, including manual and mechanical cleaning according to manufacturer instructions, and performing flexible scope processing with High Level Disinfection (HLD). The specialist will also determine, prepare, and use necessary supplies for assembly, inspect and assemble instrumentation, package and label items, and understand weight limits for sets and equipment. Additionally, the position requires knowledge of handling vendor-owned items and managing sterilization processes, including high temperature (steam) and low temperature methods (gas plasma, ethylene oxide, chemical), with proper documentation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 5 years experience and demonstrated proficiency in at least 6 service line specialties required.
- Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPDT) / Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) required.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Surgical Instrument Specialist (CSIS) / Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) preferred.
- Membership in a professional central / sterile processing organization preferred.
Responsibilities
- Adheres to safety standards.
- Transports and handles soiled and sterile items with appropriate traffic flow.
- Identifies, responds & reports malfunctions and/or alarms.
- Performs efficacy and quality testing for all processes and equipment.
- Operates and trouble shoots equipment with safety standards.
- Identifies manual and/or mechanical cleaning according to the manufacturer's IFU for all general, laparoscopic, robotic, orthopedic, neuro, plastics, dental, cardiovascular, ophthalmologic, power, implant, loaner instrumentation.
- Performs flexible scope processing utilizing High Level Disinfection (HLD).
- Determines, prepares, and uses supplies required in the assembly process.
- Identifies, inspects, assembles for all general, laparoscopic, robotic, orthopedic, neuro, plastics, dental, cardiovascular, ophthalmologic, power, implant, loaner instrumentation checking for cleanliness & functionality utilizing count sheets.
- Packages and labels instrumentation following standards.
- Knowledge of weight limits on sets and equipment within department.
- Knowledge of how to handle vendor owned items (loaner, consignment).
- Determines sterilization equipment functionality, operation, monitoring, and maintenance with verification and documentation of sterilization process.
- Performs high temperature (steam) and low temperature (gas plasma, ethylene oxide, chemical) sterilization.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
