Sterile Processing Technician III

STERIS Corporation•Durham, NC

7d•$23 - $30

About The Position

As a Sterile Processing Technician for STERIS, you’ll work behind the scenes of healthcare facilities in a fast-paced environment, impacting patient safety without being patient facing. Working in the Sterile Processing Department, you will support surgical procedures by ensuring medical instruments are clean, sterile, organized, and available for the surgical team. You will perform scheduled and unscheduled tasks independently and in compliance with Department of Health, TJC, DNV, OSHA, CDC, AAMI, and AORN standards. The role includes reprocessing surgical trays after surgery, operating department machinery, using the department’s Track & Trace system, and assembling advanced instrument and vendor trays to IP quality and production standards. Regular on-site training is provided. STERIS offers full-time opportunities and benefits including Medical/Vision/Dental, Paid Time Off, and a 401(k) with company match. The pay range is $23.09–$29.88. Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county or city minimums if higher than the listed range. Pay rates may depend on local labor market costs, relevant experience, education, professional certifications, and foreign language fluency, among other factors. The position is open until filled. STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist program.

Responsibilities

Reprocess surgical trays after surgery, ensuring they are decontaminated, cleaned, inspected, sterilized, correctly assembled in a timely manner, and ready 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 implemented Track & Trace system for all tasks and processed products.
Assemble advanced instrument and vendor trays in alignment with IP quality and production standards.
Participate in regular on-site training.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled tasks independently and in compliance with applicable standards.