Sterile Processing: Instrument Care & Ops Lead

Atrium Health; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Ardmore, NC, is seeking a Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist to ensure instrumentation and supplies are properly managed, maintained, and ready for use in surgical operations. You will coordinate repairs, track instrument sets, manage recalls, and collaborate with SPD Liaisons and OR Coordinators to keep equipment complete, available, and compliant with safety standards.

This role requires attention to detail, communication, and at least two years in sterile processing,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years of Sterile Processing experience required.
• Certification as CSPDT or other recognized sterile processing certification required.
• Certification as Surgical Instrument Specialist required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate instrument repairs with vendors and track off-site repairs.
• Determine which instrument sets can be temporarily removed for maintenance.
• Manage loaner, vendor, and trial instrument sets enrollment and returns.
• Order and track new and replacement instruments and supplies per inventory and budget.
• Assist with instrument recalls to support patient safety.
• Update instrument tracking system and build count sheets.
• Collaborate with SPD Liaisons to keep instrument sets complete and available.
• Communicate with SPD Supervisors, Liaisons, and OR Coordinators about availability.
• Serve as SME in sterile processing cycle and provide guidance.
• Support special projects and interdepartmental committees.
• Assist Sterile Processing staffing as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CSPDT

SIS Certification

Job description

Advocate Health in Ardmore, NC, is seeking a Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist to ensure instrumentation and supplies are properly managed, maintained, and ready for use in surgical operations. You will coordinate repairs, track instrument sets, manage recalls, and collaborate with SPD Liaisons and OR Coordinators to keep equipment complete, available, and compliant with safety standards.

This role requires attention to detail, communication, and at least two years in sterile processing,