Sterile Processing Technician Certified

Novant Health•Kernersville, NC

29d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician is responsible for the decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment. Working behind the scenes, this role ensures all tools are properly cleaned, sterilized, and ready for safe patient use-playing a critical part in infection prevention and surgical team support.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, required.
Sterile Reprocessing Tech certification, required. CBSPD, CRCST or CSPDT, required.
Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.
Demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation and sterile/aseptic technique.
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions to assemble instrument sets and trays.
Ability to learn and understand medical terminology.
Maintains Sterile Processing Technician certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a hospital Sterile Reprocessing Department, preferred.

Responsibilities

Decontamination, inspection, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments and medical equipment.
Ensures all tools are properly cleaned, sterilized, and ready for safe patient use
Plays a critical part in infection prevention and surgical team support.

Benefits

Clinical Ladder Program to help you advance your nursing career.
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One of the nation's 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review
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One of the Best Places for Diverse & Women Managers to Work by Diversity MBA Magazine
Top ratings in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group
Quality and safety recognition from CMS
Novant Health is committed to improving the health of its communities, one person at a time. We have a strong focus on innovation and research offering best-in-class technology and clinical care. We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all our patients as well as equipping our workforce with the tools and support needed.
Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.