Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist

aah; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health in North Carolina seeks a Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist to ensure instruments are properly managed, repaired, and prepared for surgeries. You will work to maintain accurate logs, coordinate with vendors, and support SPD and OR teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires at least two years in sterile processing, CSPDT certification, and a Surgical Instrument Specialist cert within a year. Competitive benefits and 40-hour weeks accompany this position.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate instrument repairs with vendors and track off-site repairs.
• Assess case schedules to remove instrument sets for maintenance.
• Manage loaner, vendor, and trial instrument sets procurement and return.
• Order instruments and supplies based on inventory and budget goals.
• Assist with instrument recalls to support patient safety.
• Maintain the instrument tracking system and build count sheets.
• Collaborate with SPD Liaisons to ensure complete sets.
• Communicate instrument availability with SPD Supervisors and OR Coordinators.
• Serve as SME across the sterile processing cycle and provide guidance.
• Support special projects and interdepartmental committees.
• Assist Sterile Processing staffing as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

CSPDT certification

Surgical Instrument Specialist certification within 1 year

Tools

Instrument tracking system

Job description

Department:

37719 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Sterile Processing Services

Status:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Variable

Pay Range

$22.90 - $34.35

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 CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

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 the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.