Evening Sterile Processing Technician (3pm-11pm)

SCA Health; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health is seeking an Instrument Processing Technician (Sterile Processing Clerk) for a 3pm–11pm shift. The role focuses on maintaining instruments, sterilizing equipment, and preparing supplies for the surgical patient.

You will operate under the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse and support inventory and purchasing duties as needed. High school diploma or GED is required, with sterilization knowledge and aseptic technique essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of sterilization and high-level disinfection technologies.
• Understanding of aseptic technique in instrument handling.
• Experience in instrument processing preferred or required.
• BCLS certification within 90 days of employment or current certification.
• Certification in instrument processing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions as an Instrument Processing Technician under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and maintenance and care of instruments and equipment.
• Knowledge of standards and engages in practices and procedures of sterile technique.
• Cleans and/or disinfects instruments and equipment after use and returns it to the proper area, in appropriate sequence, for storage and/or processing.
• Differentiates sterilization and disinfection methods required for specific instruments and equipment.
• Cleans, wraps, sterilizes, and disinfects instruments and equipment and maintains the functions of the instrument processing area/department.
• Responsible for crossover duties in other areas such as purchasing supplies and inventory management in proper areas according to facility policy and management guidance.

Skills

Sterilization knowledge

Aseptic technique

Instrument processing experience

BCLS certification

Certified instrument processor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SCA Health is seeking an Instrument Processing Technician (Sterile Processing Clerk) for a 3pm–11pm shift. The role focuses on maintaining instruments, sterilizing equipment, and preparing supplies for the surgical patient.

You will operate under the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse and support inventory and purchasing duties as needed. High school diploma or GED is required, with sterilization knowledge and aseptic technique essential.