Sterile Processing Technician, Certified

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • High Point, NC

1d • $21 - $31

About The Position

Join our surgical services team as a Certified Sterile Processing Technician, where your expertise plays a critical role in patient safety and surgical excellence. In this role, you will ensure surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment are properly cleaned, assembled, sterilized, and ready for use—supporting efficient operations and the highest standards of infection prevention in a fast‑paced clinical environment.

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

• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees