Certified Instrument Sterilization Tech

LCMC Health; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Certified Instrument Equipment Technician to handle cleaning, sterilizing and storing surgical instruments and OR equipment. You will apply aseptic technique, decontaminate, and operate sterilization equipment to support patient safety and infection control.

You’ll follow safety standards, ensure equipment is ready for use, and maintain compliance with hospital policies. This is evenings shift, contributing to high-quality healthcare in our community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus CRCST certification from HSPA or CBSPD.
• Knowledge of sterile processing, aseptic technique and infection control.
• Ability to operate sterilization equipment and follow safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Identify surgical instrumentation, equipment, and supplies: clean, sterilize, and store properly.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sanitary, infection control, and safety standards for all tasks.
• Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique, decontamination methods, sterilization processes and equipment.
• Operate sterilization equipment, decontaminate, assemble and wrap instruments and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, quality and infection-control practices.
• Assess equipment needs and ensure supplies are available and working.
• Replace or repair instruments or equipment that are not functioning.
• Follow standard precautions in decontamination and sterilization areas.
• Process endoscopes, scopes and/or probes.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Decontamination

Infection control

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma / GED

CRCST Certification

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

LCMC Health is seeking a Certified Instrument Equipment Technician to handle cleaning, sterilizing and storing surgical instruments and OR equipment. You will apply aseptic technique, decontaminate, and operate sterilization equipment to support patient safety and infection control.

You’ll follow safety standards, ensure equipment is ready for use, and maintain compliance with hospital policies. This is evenings shift, contributing to high-quality healthcare in our community.