Sterile Processing Technician, Certified, Ambulatory Surgery Center

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • 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

• 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