Sterile Processing Technician III

STERIS•Durham, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

At STERIS, Sterile Processing Technicians help healthcare facilities create a healthier and safer world by supporting surgical procedures behind the scenes. Working in a fast-paced Sterile Processing Department, the technician ensures medical instruments are clean, sterile, organized, and available to surgical teams. The role performs scheduled and unscheduled work independently and in compliance with Department of Health, TJC, DNV, OSHA, CDC, AAMI, and AORN standards. This is an onsite position at a STERIS facility in Durham, North Carolina, on the afternoon shift, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The technician reprocesses post-surgery surgical trays, operates department machinery, uses the department’s Track & Trace system, and assembles advanced instrument and vendor trays to established quality and production standards. Regular on-site training is provided. STERIS offers full-time employment, benefits, and career development opportunities. The pay range is $23.09–$29.88; minimum offered pay rates will comply with higher applicable county or city minimums. Pay is based on factors including local labor market costs, relevant experience, education, certifications, and language fluency. The position is open until filled.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of Sterile Processing Department experience, with demonstrated proficiency in all SPD Technician responsibilities and the ability to work independently with all tray sets.
Current CRCST, CSPDT, CST, or CER/CFER certification.
Obtain CIS/CSIS, CHL/CSPM, or STERIS Assessment certification within 12 months of hire.
Complete 12 continuing education credit hours annually to maintain certification.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist program.

Responsibilities

Reprocess post-surgery surgical trays by decontaminating, cleaning, inspecting, sterilizing, and correctly assembling them in a timely manner for the next case.
Operate department machinery, including cart washers, instrument washers, steam sterilizers, low-temperature sterilizers, ultrasonic equipment, and drying cabinets.
Use the sterile processing department’s Track & Trace system for all tasks and processed products.
Assemble advanced instrument and vendor trays in accordance with IP quality and production standards.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled tasks independently and in compliance with applicable standards.
Participate in regular on-site training.
Maintain certification by completing 12 continuing education credit hours annually.