Entry-Level Sterile Processing Tech — Instrument Care

ECU Health; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 23,419 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our team. You will participate in collection, decontamination, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing and distribution of reusable surgical instruments following AAMI guidelines and hospital policies.

Responsibilities include verifying instrument readiness, maintaining records, assisting with tray assembly, and ensuring a clean, organized work area on the 2nd shift (3pm–11pm).

Qualifications

• Demonstrates customer service mindset and teamwork.
• Experience in sterile processing or healthcare setting preferred.
• Adheres to safety and infection control guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Collect, decontaminate, clean, assemble, sterilize and distribute instruments per AAMI guidelines.
• Verify instruments are open, free from bioburden and functional prior to sterilization.
• Follow IFU for processing; notify supervisor if IFU are needed.
• Maintain wash solutions and document sterilization records as required.
• Keep trays complete, report missing items, and prepare procedure case carts.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our team. You will participate in collection, decontamination, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing and distribution of reusable surgical instruments following AAMI guidelines and hospital policies.

Responsibilities include verifying instrument readiness, maintaining records, assisting with tray assembly, and ensuring a clean, organized work area on the 2nd shift (3pm–11pm).