Sterile Processing, Instrument Specialist

Advocate Health • Winston-Salem, NC

22h • $23 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing, Instrument Specialist ensures the department has the instruments and supplies needed to operate efficiently. The role coordinates purchasing and vendor loaners and trials, oversees instrument repairs and transfers between facilities, and maintains the instrument tracking system. The specialist is an expert in the sterile processing cycle and provides guidance and education to Sterile Processing staff. This is a full-time position in Winston, with a schedule of 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and 40 hours per week. The listed pay range is $22.90–$34.35.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two years of experience in Sterile Processing.
• Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or another sterile processing certification.
• Obtain Surgical Instrument Specialist certification within one year of hire.
• Proficient communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to order instruments using PeopleSoft.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate instrument repairs with vendors and maintain a log of items sent off-site.
• Coordinate instrument-set maintenance by reviewing surgical case schedules and determining which instruments can be removed from circulation.
• Coordinate procurement and return of loaner, vendor, and trial instrument sets.
• Order new and replacement supplies and instruments based on inventory, par levels, iShare requests, and direction from the Manager of Sterile Processing, while working within departmental budgets.
• Help resolve product and instrument recalls promptly to promote patient care.
• Maintain the department’s instrument tracking system by entering new instruments and building count sheets.
• Collaborate with SPD Liaisons to ensure instrument sets are available and complete.
• Communicate instrument availability to SPD Supervisors, SPD Liaisons, and OR Clinical Coordinators.
• Provide guidance and education to SPD staff on the sterile processing cycle.
• Assist with special projects and interdepartmental committees as needed.
• Assist with Sterile Processing staffing as needed.

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.
• Potential premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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