Certified Sterile Processing Tech - OR Efficiency Expert

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

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.