Sterile Processing Technician III

STERIS Corporation•Durham, NC

11d•$23 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sterile Processing Technician at STERIS, you will work behind the scenes in a fast-paced healthcare environment, supporting patient safety without being patient-facing. In the Sterile Processing Department, you will ensure medical instruments are clean, sterile, organized, and available to surgical teams. You will perform scheduled and unscheduled tasks 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. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The role supports surgical procedures by reprocessing instruments and trays, operating department equipment, using the department’s Track & Trace system, and assembling advanced instrument and vendor trays. STERIS offers full-time employment, medical, vision, and dental benefits, paid time off, and a 401(k) with company match. The pay range is $23.09–$29.88. Minimum pay rates will comply with county or city minimums when those are higher than the listed range. Pay is based on factors including local labor market costs, relevant experience, education, certifications, and foreign-language fluency. 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 SPD Technician responsibilities and the ability to work independently with all tray sets.
CRCST, CSPDT, CST, CER/CFER, or CST 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, and ready for the next case in a timely manner.
Operate department machinery, including cart washers, instrument washers, steam sterilizers, low-temperature sterilizers, ultrasonic equipment, and drying cabinets.
Use the 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.
Participate in regular onsite training.
Perform scheduled and unscheduled tasks independently and in compliance with applicable Department of Health, TJC, DNV, OSHA, CDC, AAMI, and AORN standards.