Non- Certified Sterile Processing Tech

Advocate Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Sterilization Technician to operate department machinery and ensure sterile instrument processing for the OR. You will decontaminate, inspect, assemble, and package instruments, and verify sterilization efficacy while maintaining accurate process documentation.

The role requires familiarity with sterilizers, ultrasonic washers, and instrument tracking software, plus strong communication skills and the ability to work in a high‑demand environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of instrument tracking software.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operates all department machinery and promptly reports issues to the Instrument Processing Supervisor or Lead Instrument Technician.
• Performs manual and/or automated decontamination of instruments.
• Inspects instruments to ensure cleanliness and proper functionality.
• Assembles instruments into containers according to count sheets.
• Packages instruments according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Performs sterilization and verifies adequacy of the sterilization process.
• Maintains documentation of sterilization processes.
• Stores sterile containers in identified location.
• Assembles case carts according to the picklist and deliver to the OR.
• Participates in the department's weekday surge plan and weekend call.
• Assists other team members as needed.
• Protects self, coworkers, and facility by following policies and procedures concerning the prevention of spreading blood borne and or airborne contaminates/diseases.

Skills

Operate sterilization equipment

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Instrument tracking software

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Operates all department machinery and promptly reports issues to the Instrument Processing Supervisor or Lead Instrument Technician.
2. Performs manual and/or automated decontamination of instruments.
3. Inspects instruments to ensure cleanliness and proper functionality.
4. Assembles instruments into containers according to count sheets.
5. Packages instruments according to manufacturer's instructions.
6. Performs sterilization and verifies adequacy of the sterilization process.
7. Maintains documentation of sterilization processes.
8. Stores sterile containers in identified location.
9. Assembles case carts according to the picklist and deliver to the OR.
10. Participates in the department's weekday surge plan and weekend call.
11. Assists other team members as needed.
12. Protects self, coworkers, and facility by following policies and procedures concerning the prevention of spreading blood borne and or airborne contaminates/diseases.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to operate equipment such as the steam sterilizer, low temperature sterilizers, ultrasonic washers, and washer decontaminators
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient communication skills
• Knowledge of instrument tracking software

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Exposure to hazards associated with bodily fluids and tissue
• Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases
• Exposure to chemical agents used in cleaning
• Exposure to hazards of steam and heat, may be subject to burns
• Loud stressful environment due to equipment and high demands
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Subject to many interruptions
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
• Exposure to sharp instruments that may result in cuts or abrasions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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20 lbs. maximum

50 lbs. maximum

100 lbs. maximum