Night Shift Senior Central Sterile Technician

UNC Health; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Senior Central Sterile Technician to lead the night shift and oversee sterile processing operations. The role involves supervising prep, decontamination, and instrument reprocessing within Rex Sterile Processing.

The position requires two years of central sterile technician experience, a qualifying instrument reprocessing certification, and a commitment to quality improvement in a fast-paced perioperative setting. Onsite, full-time role with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of central sterile technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Assembles baskets of instruments, basin sets and equipment using appropriate check lists and prepares for sterilization.
• Assembles sets of supplies and instruments used in a variety of clinical settings. Checks for cleanliness and functionality (i.e. sharpness of scissors, smooth movement of hinged instruments, etc.)
• Decontaminates, disinfects and thoroughly cleans supplies, instruments and equipment used in a variety of procedures.
• Distributes instruments, equipment and supplies to appropriate location.
• Monitors and maintains adequate levels of supplies, instruments and equipment.
• Monitors equipment for malfunctions. Makes minor repairs. Notifies appropriate staff of need for more major repairs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of instrument and equipment IFUs and processes instruments and interacts with equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Technical-- Demonstrates proficiency in reprocessing and maintenance of endoscopes and other endoscopic equipment per high-level disinfection (HLD) policy and manufacturer instructions (IFU). Maintain scope washers and washer adapters. Check detergent levels and effectiveness of disinfectant as per policy. Effectively communicates information regarding scope repairs, loaners, supplies and QI information by maintaining documentation of all actions.
• Wears PPE as per policy.
• Acts as primary preceptor
• Serves as a leader for troubleshooting and quality improvement and assurance processes.
• Maintains supplies needed for cleaning and reprocessing, and communicates effectively equipment failures and needed repairs.
• Accurately records data in appropriate logs .

Skills

Central Sterile Processing

Night shift leadership

Job description

UNC Health in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Senior Central Sterile Technician to lead the night shift and oversee sterile processing operations. The role involves supervising prep, decontamination, and instrument reprocessing within Rex Sterile Processing.

The position requires two years of central sterile technician experience, a qualifying instrument reprocessing certification, and a commitment to quality improvement in a fast-paced perioperative setting. Onsite, full-time role with competitive pay.