Certified sterile processing tech

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Lexington, NC

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Sterile Processing Tech works in Sterile Processing Services, cleaning, inspecting, sorting, and assembling reusable instruments and equipment, and operating sterilizing units to produce sterile products and reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections. The role includes ensuring sterilization supplies and prep solutions are available, checking autoclaves and Steris units with biological indicators and air removal test kits as required, and maintaining sterilizer logs, records, and charts. The technician maintains technical knowledge and provides age- and developmentally appropriate care according to the applicable Age-Specific Care Guidelines.

This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with rotating weekend call. The listed pay range is $20.80–$31.20. The work environment includes exposure to bodily fluids, blood-borne disease risks, cleaning chemicals, steam, heat, and sharp instruments, as well as noise, interruptions, stressful demands, and changing situations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification.
• 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 through communication, interpersonal relationships, and teamwork 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 the availability of sterilization supplies and prep solutions.
• Perform required daily checks of autoclaves and Steris units using biological indicators and air removal test kits.
• Maintain 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.
• Health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability.
• 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.
• Premium pay may be available for shifts and on-call work.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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