Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist

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

Join our Sterile Processing team as a Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist, where you’ll play a vital role in ensuring safe, efficient, and seamless surgical operations. In this role, you’ll directly support patient care by making sure all instrumentation and supplies are properly managed, maintained, and ready for use. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at organization and communication, and enjoy being a key resource for both SPD and OR teams, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make an impact every day.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate instrument repairs with approved vendors and maintain accurate tracking logs for all off-site repairs.

• Assess surgical case schedules to determine which instrument sets can be temporarily removed from circulation for maintenance.

• Manage procurement, tracking, delivery, and return of loaner, vendor, and trial instrument sets.

• Order new and replacement instruments and supplies based on inventory levels, par levels, internal requests, and Manager direction—while supporting departmental budget goals.

• Assist in resolving instrument or product recalls promptly to support patient safety.

• Maintain and update the instrument tracking system, including entering new instruments and building count sheets.

• Collaborate closely with SPD Liaisons to ensure instrument sets are complete and available.

• Communicate effectively with SPD Supervisors, SPD Liaisons, and OR Clinical Coordinators regarding instrument availability and needs.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in all stages of the sterile processing cycle, providing guidance and education as needed.

• Support special projects and participate in interdepartmental committees when requested.

• Assist with Sterile Processing staffing needs when required.

Education & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Minimum two years of Sterile Processing experience required.

Licensure, Certification & Registration

• Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or other recognized sterile processing certification required.

• Certification as a Surgical Instrument Specialist required within one year of hire.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of total rewards, including benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, and opportunities for career development.

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is a nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. It operates under the names Advocate Health Care, Atrium Health, and Aurora Health Care across multiple states and serves nearly 6 million patients. It emphasizes clinical innovation, health outcomes, customer experience, and value-based care. Advocate Health employs thousands of teammates across many locations and supports extensive training and education programs.

Responsible for ensuring that the department has everything it needs to operate efficiently and effectively. Ensures that instruments and supplies are readily available for processing through purchasing and coordinating with the vendor for loaners and trials. Oversees instrument repairs, instrument transfers between the organization\'s multiple facilities, and instrument tracking system.