Provisional Sterile Processing Academy, February 2027

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is offering a provisional sterile processing academy, designed for candidates with a Provisional CRCST certification seeking hands-on training. Successful completion leads to a Sterile Processing Tech position within the local market.

The program requires a high school diploma or GED and CSPDT or CRCST certification. The role involves operating sterilization equipment, maintaining logs, and adhering to hospital standards while supporting patient care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST).
• Provisional CRCST certification with no field experience.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Ability to operate sterilization equipment and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
• Cleans instruments and equipment using appropriate method and equipment.
• Ensures the correct inspection of reusable items.
• Sorting and assembling instruments and/or sets.
• Operates sterilizing units for production of sterile products to reduce risk of nosocomial infections.
• Ensures the availability of sterilization supplies and prep solutions.
• Daily checks autoclaves and Steris Units with biological indicators and air removal test kits as required. Maintains proper logs, records and charts of sterilizers.
• Maintains technical knowledge.
• Provides age/developmentally appropriate care as provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

Skills

Equipment operation

Communication

OR instrumentation

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Washer/sterilizer

Autoclave operation

Ultrasonic cleaner

Job description

The Provisional Sterile Processing Academy is for those who have obtained a Provisional CRCST certification, but do not yet have experience in the field. You will receive training in the initial stage, after which you will be slotted into a Sterile Processing Tech position within the market!

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION

Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 1. Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
• 2. Cleans instruments and equipment using appropriate method and equipment.
• 3. Ensures the correct inspection of reusable items.
• 4. Sorting and assembling instruments and/or sets.
• 5. Operates sterilizing units for production of sterile products to reduce risk of nosocomial infections.
• 6. Ensures the availability of sterilization supplies and prep solutions.
• 7. Daily checks autoclaves and Steris Units with biological indicators and air removal test kits as required. Maintains proper logs, records and charts of sterilizers.
• 8. Maintains technical knowledge.
• 9. Provides age/developmentally appropriate care as provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to operate equipment, such as sterilization equipment, washer sterilizer, ultrasonic cleaner, flash autoclave and high van autoclave Ability to communicate effectively with other medical professionals Knowledge of basic and specialty operating room instrumentation Ability to stand for long periods

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

0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum