Sterile Processing Technician, Certified, Ambulatory Surgery Center

American Addiction Centers • Greensboro, NC

1d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Join our Ambulatory Surgery Center team as a Certified Sterile Processing Technician and play a vital role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of our surgical services. This position supports high-quality patient care by preparing, sterilizing, and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment essential to daily operations. If you are detail-oriented, committed to safety, and thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) required.
• Proficiency in operating sterilization equipment, washer sterilizer, ultrasonic cleaner, flash autoclave, and high-vacuum autoclave.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with surgical and clinical staff.
• Knowledge of basic and specialty operating room instruments.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to safety and sterilization standards.

Responsibilities

• Promote a cooperative, team-oriented work environment through effective communication and positive interpersonal relationships.
• Clean, decontaminate, and process surgical instruments and equipment using proper techniques and equipment.
• Perform accurate inspection of reusable items to ensure functionality and safety.
• Sort, assemble, and organize instrument sets and trays.
• Operate sterilizing units to produce sterile products that meet infection prevention standards.
• Ensure availability of sterilization supplies, prep solutions, and related materials.
• Complete daily checks of autoclaves and Steris Units using biological indicators and air removal test kits; maintain accurate sterilization logs, records, and charts.
• Stay current with technical knowledge, equipment operation, and sterile processing best practices.
• Provide age- and developmentally appropriate support following Age-Specific Care Guidelines for populations served.
• Collaborate with surgical and departmental staff to supply necessary instruments, equipment, and materials for scheduled procedures.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more 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

What This Job Offers

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