Certified sterile processing tech

Advocate Health; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Lexington, NC seeks a Sterile Processing Technician with CSPDT certification to ensure sterile instruments and equipment are properly cleaned, assembled and sterilized. The role requires adherence to hospital standards and collaboration with medical staff to maintain patient safety.

The position emphasizes accurate logging, equipment readiness, and ongoing maintenance of sterilization processes, with attention to safety and quality in a high-demand hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CSPDT certification required.
• Ability to operate sterilization equipment and related tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively with medical professionals.
• Ability to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to hospital standards and promotes a cooperative work environment through effective communication and teamwork.
• Cleans instruments and equipment using appropriate methods and equipment.
• Ensures correct inspection of reusable items.
• Sorts and assembles instruments and/or sets.
• Operates sterilizing units to produce sterile products and reduce infection risk.
• Maintains availability of sterilization supplies and prep solutions.
• Conducts daily checks of autoclaves and Steris units with indicators and tests; maintains logs.
• Keeps up-to-date technical knowledge.
• Provides age-appropriate care in line with Age-Specific Care Guidelines.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or GED equivalent.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT).

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