Certified Sterile Processing Tech

Duke University Health System; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, NC is seeking a Central Sterile Processing Technician, Certified. The role cleans, decontaminates, assembles, and disinfects reusable medical instruments, maintaining sterile storage and supporting the OR schedule.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and CSPDT (CBSPD) or CRCST (HSPA) certification. A $5,000+ commitment bonus is offered based on experience, with Duke's Equal Opportunity employment commitment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification: CSPDT (CBSPD) or CRCST (HSPA) required.

Responsibilities

• Clean, decontaminate, assemble, and disinfect reusable instrumentation according to standards.
• Maintain adequate supply levels in sterile storage and pull case carts for the daily schedule.
• Use the instrument tracking system to document loads and handle special instructions.
• Support unit readiness, quality initiatives, and teach new staff as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina. The smallest of the four Duke Health hospitals at 123 beds offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including 24‑hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, and surgical specialties.

• This position offers a commitment bonus of $5,000 or higher, based on experience, if eligible.

Job Description

A Central Sterile Processing Technician, Certified is responsible for cleaning, decontamination, assembly, and high‑level disinfection of all reusable medical instrumentation. Maintains high standards consistency and continuous product flow between the OR and Sterile Processing. Responsible for maintaining adequate supply levels in sterile storage area, rotating stock as appropriate, and pulling case carts for the daily surgical schedule.

Work Performed

Cleans, decontaminates, assembles, and disinfects scope trays and equipment following established tray lists and manufacturer recommendations. Maintains communication with customers and departments regarding requests and delivery of sterile supplies. Promotes best practice by demonstrating a commitment to quality patient care. Performs assigned duties to maintain the unit in a state of survey readiness and to support quality initiatives, such as quality control measures, emergency equipment checks, and department cleanliness. Uses the computerized instrument tracking system to obtain instrument count sheets and special handling instructions, documents sterilization loads, and performs other assigned tasks. Adheres to unit programs to support patient care, including maintaining a quiet environment and customer service. Efficiently and punctually distributes case carts, equipment, and stat supplies to the OR. Maintains sterility and cleanliness according to hospital protocol, logs equipment out for repair, and tests operational efficiency of instrumentation prior to reprocessing, reporting problems to appropriate leadership. Maintains a clean and orderly central processing area. May assist with teaching new hires and serve as a resource person for other staff and units in the hospital. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

N/A

Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Employees hired before February 18, 2019 are not required to have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: No experience required beyond certification.
• Certification: Certification required as CSPDT (CBSPD) or CRCST (HSPA).

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