Sterile Processing Technician Certified

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Lexington, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Processing Technician Certified is responsible for promoting a cooperative and professional work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. This role involves cleaning and decontaminating surgical instruments and equipment, inspecting reusable instruments for functionality and cleanliness, and sorting, assembling, and packaging surgical sets. The technician will operate sterilization equipment, ensure adequate supplies, perform daily checks on sterilization units, and maintain accurate logs and records. Maintaining current technical knowledge and competency in sterile processing practices, providing age- and developmentally appropriate care, and collaborating with department staff to ensure instrument and equipment availability for procedures are also key functions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPT) required.
• Ability to operate sterilization equipment, washer sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, flash autoclaves, and high‑vacuum autoclaves.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with medical and surgical professionals.
• Knowledge of basic and specialty operating room instrumentation.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Promote a cooperative and professional work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Clean and decontaminate surgical instruments and equipment using approved methods and equipment.
• Inspect reusable instruments to ensure functionality, cleanliness, and compliance with standards.
• Sort, assemble, and package instruments and surgical sets accurately.
• Operate sterilization equipment to produce sterile products and reduce the risk of nosocomial infections.
• Ensure adequate availability of sterilization supplies and preparation solutions.
• Perform daily checks of autoclaves and Steris units using biological indicators and air removal test kits; maintain accurate sterilization logs, records, and charts.
• Maintain current technical knowledge and competency in sterile processing practices.
• Provide age‑ and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age‑Specific Care Guidelines for populations served.
• Collaborate with department staff to ensure instruments, equipment, and supplies are available for scheduled procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED