Evening Sterile Processing Specialist

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health in Wilmington, NC seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare clean, properly packaged instruments for the OR. You will disassemble, clean, test, sterilize, and reassemble instrument sets according to standards.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, and teamwork with OR staff; second shift 2:15pm–10:45pm. High school diploma preferred; one year hospital sterile processing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• One year hospital Sterile Reprocessing experience preferred.
• Sterile Processing Tech Certification preferred.
• Ability to complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.
• Knowledge of instrumentation and sterile/aseptic technique.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions to assemble instrument sets and trays.
• Ability to learn and understand medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Review surgical schedules to identify patient/procedure instrument needs.
• Disassemble, clean, sterilize, inspect, and reassemble instruments.
• Prepare instrument sets and trays using count sheets.
• Maintain records of sterilizer functions and equipment.
• Coordinate with inventory control and OR staff to ensure instrument availability.
• Participate in process improvement and orientation of new personnel.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrumentation knowledge

Safety procedures

Reading instructions

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Novant Health in Wilmington, NC seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare clean, properly packaged instruments for the OR. You will disassemble, clean, test, sterilize, and reassemble instrument sets according to standards.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, and teamwork with OR staff; second shift 2:15pm–10:45pm. High school diploma preferred; one year hospital sterile processing experience preferred.