Certified Sterile Processing Tech: OR Instrument Specialist

Atrium Health; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our surgical services team. The role involves cleaning, assembling, and sterilizing instrument sets, while adhering to strict safety and infection-control standards at our Lexington facility.

The technician will inspect reusable items, operate autoclaves, and maintain accurate logs while collaborating with perioperative staff. A CSPDT certification and a High School diploma or GED are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CSPDT certification is required/preferred.
• Ability to operate sterilization equipment and maintain logs.
• Knowledge of operating room instrumentation and tool sets.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to hospital standards and communicates with team.
• Cleans instruments and prepares sets.
• Inspects reusable items for quality.
• Sorts and assembles instrument sets.
• Operates sterilizing units to prepare sterile products.
• Ensures availability of sterilization supplies and prep solutions.
• Performs daily autoclave and Steris unit checks and logs results.
• Maintains up-to-date technical knowledge.
• Provides age-appropriate care guidelines as applicable.

Skills

Sterilization equipment operation

Effective communication

Operating room instrumentation

Standing for long periods

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CSPDT Certification

Tools

Autoclave

Washer/ Sterilizer

Ultrasonic cleaner

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our surgical services team. The role involves cleaning, assembling, and sterilizing instrument sets, while adhering to strict safety and infection-control standards at our Lexington facility.

The technician will inspect reusable items, operate autoclaves, and maintain accurate logs while collaborating with perioperative staff. A CSPDT certification and a High School diploma or GED are required.