Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. You will play a crucial role in surgical operations by ensuring all instruments are properly managed, maintained, and ready for use. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of experience in sterile processing and must achieve CSPDT certification. This individual will coordinate repairs, manage supplies, and support patient safety through effective communication within the surgical team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years of Sterile Processing experience required.
• Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate instrument repairs with approved vendors.
• Manage procurement of loaner and trial instrument sets.
• Maintain instrument tracking system and logs.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Minimum two years of Sterile Processing experience

Tools

Instrument tracking system

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.