Central Sterile Tech Senior - Sterile Processing

experiencedAlliedHealth; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health's Rex Sterile Processing team in Raleigh, NC seeks a Senior Central Sterile Technician for the night shift to lead a dedicated team in a high‑reliability perioperative environment.

You will supervise instrument reprocessing, maintain logs, ensure compliance with IFUs, mentor staff, manage inventories, coordinate with OR and clinical departments, perform quality checks, and participate in ongoing training and improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of central sterile technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Assembles baskets of instruments, basin sets and equipment using appropriate check lists and prepares for sterilization.
• Assembles sets of supplies and instruments used in a variety of clinical settings.
• Decontaminates, disinfects and thoroughly cleans supplies, instruments and equipment used in a variety of procedures.
• Distributes instruments, equipment and supplies to appropriate location.
• Monitors equipment for malfunctions and notifies staff for repairs.
• Maintains scope washers and related equipment, documents actions.

Education

Certification from accredited program for instrument reprocessing

Job description

Job Description

Description

Join Our Team as a Senior Central Sterile Technician!

Are you ready to lead and inspire a dedicated team? We are seeking a Senior Central Sterile Technician to lead our night shift. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact while working in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:

Processes and issues routine and specialized medical/surgical supplies and instruments used in the care and treatment of patients. Cleans, high level disinfects/sterilizes, and packages medical and surgical instrument trays and inventories. This level recognizes the profession of Central Processing Technology staff for advanced performance and leadership in the Perioperative setting.

Responsibilities

1. Assembles baskets of instruments, basin sets and equipment using appropriate check lists and prepares for sterilization.
2. Assembles sets of supplies and instruments used in a variety of clinical settings. Checks for cleanliness and functionality (i.e. sharpness of scissors, smooth movement of hinged instruments, etc.)
3. Decontaminates, disinfects and thoroughly cleans supplies, instruments and equipment used in a variety of procedures.
4. Distributes instruments, equipment and supplies to appropriate location.
5. Monitors and maintains adequate levels of supplies, instruments and equipment.
6. Monitors equipment for malfunctions. Makes minor repairs. Notifies appropriate staff of need for more major repairs.
7. Demonstrates knowledge of instrument and equipment IFUs and processes instruments and interacts with equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
8. Technical-- Demonstrates proficiency in reprocessing and maintenance of endoscopes and other endoscopic equipment per high-level disinfection (HLD) policy and manufacturer instructions (IFU). Maintain scope washers and washer adapters. Check detergent levels and effectiveness of disinfectant as per policy. Effectively communicates information regarding scope repairs, loaners, supplies and QI information by maintaining documentation of all actions.
9. Wears PPE as per policy.
10. Acts as primary preceptor
11. Serves as a leader for troubleshooting and quality improvement and assurance processes.
12. Maintains supplies needed for cleaning and reprocessing, and communicates effectively equipment failures and needed repairs.
13. Accurately records data in appropriate logs.

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements:

• None required as long as other position qualifications are met

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• Certification from accredited program for instrument reprocessing

Professional Experience Requirements:

• Two (2) years of central sterile technician experience.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

• For UNC Medical Center: Successfully completed SCST portfolio requirements

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex Sterile Processing

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $19.12 - $27.17 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.