Case Picker, Certified Sterile Processing Tech

112 North Carolina Baptist Hospital; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Sterile Processing Services, is seeking a Case Puller for a 7pm-3:30am Sun-Thurs shift in North Carolina. The role requires a High School diploma or GED and CSPDT certification, with 400 hours completed.

You will support sterile processing operations and ensure timely preparation of instrument sets. Responsibilities include operating sterilization equipment, inspecting reusable items, and maintaining accurate logs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform precise instrument handling.

Responsibilities

• Operate sterilization units to produce sterile products.
• Inspect reusable items and assemble instrument sets.
• Maintain logs and quality indicators for sterilizers.
• Collaborate with sterile processing team to ensure timely case pulls.

Skills

Sterilization equipment operation

Communication with medical staff

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

CSPDT Certification

Job description

Department: 37719 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Sterile Processing Services

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Case Puller - 7pm-330am - Sun-Thurs

Pay Range: $20.80 - $31.20

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT), fully certified with 400 hours already completed

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
2. Cleans instruments and equipment using appropriate method and equipment.
3. Ensures the correct inspection of reusable items.
4. Sorting and assembling instruments and/or sets.
5. Operates sterilizing units for production of sterile products to reduce risk of nosocomial infections.
6. Ensures the availability of sterilization supplies and prep solutions.
7. Daily checks autoclaves and Steris Units with biological indicators and air removal test kits as required. Maintains proper logs, records and charts of sterilizers.
8. Maintains technical knowledge.
9. Provides age/developmentally appropriate care as provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to operate equipment, such as sterilization equipment, washer sterilizer, ultrasonic cleaner, flash autoclave and high van autoclave
• Ability to communicate effectively with other medical professionals
• Knowledge of basic and specialty operating room instrumentation
• Ability to stand for long periods

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Exposure to hazards associated with bodily fluids and tissue Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases Exposure to chemical agents used in cleaning Exposure to hazards of steam and heat, may be subject to burns Loud stressful environment due to equipment and high demands Subject to varying and unpredictable situations Subject to many interruptions Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries Exposure to sharp instruments that may result in cuts or abrasions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:

• 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 Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

ABOUT ADVOCATE HEALTH

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in:

• Cardiovascular Care
• Neurosciences
• Gynecology
• Oncology
• Pediatrics
• Primary Care
• Neurology
• Geriatrics
• Trauma Care