Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist - Atrium Health Mercy

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

FSA

Parental/adoption benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Atrium Health is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician at 37719 Carolinas Medical Center: Mercy. The SPD handles orthopedic and spine instrumentation in a fast-paced setting, ensuring instruments are decontaminated, assembled, sterilized, and ready for daily surgeries.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, two years in sterile processing, CSPDT or equivalent certification, and Surgical Instrument Specialist certification within one year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years' experience in Sterile Processing required.
• CSPDT or other sterile processing certification required.
• Surgical Instrument Specialist certification required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates repair of instruments and maintains an off-site log.
• Maintains instrument sets by aligning with the surgical schedule.
• Procures and returns loaner, vendor, and trial instrument sets.
• Orders new/replacement supplies and instruments within budget guidance.
• Assists with recalls to promote patient care.
• Maintains instrument tracking system and count sheets.
• Collaborates with SPD Liaisons to ensure complete sets.
• Communicates instrument availability with SPD staff and OR Coordinators.
• Provides guidance on sterile processing and assists with special projects.
• Supports Sterile Processing staffing as needed.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and order instruments via PeopleSoft.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Microsoft Excel

PeopleSoft

Education

High school diploma or GED

CSPDT certification

Surgical Instrument Specialist certification within 1 year

Tools

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

Job description

Department

37719 Carolinas Medical Center: Mercy - Sterile Processing Services

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

5am-1:30pm M-F with possible weekend and holiday call requirements and shift adjustment as needed for staffing.

Pay Range

$22.90 - $34.35

Be part of a dedicated team that directly impacts patient care every day. Supporting an average of 60-65 surgical cases daily, our SPD team specializes in orthopedic and spine instrumentation and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. We're looking for dependable, motivated individuals who are eager to learn, take ownership of their work, and help ensure our surgeons have the instruments they need when they need them.

Education/ Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two years' experience in Sterile Processing required.
• Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or other sterile processing certification required.
• Certification as a Surgical Instrument Specialist required within one year of hire.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates the repair of instruments with appropriate vendor and maintains a log for tracking items set off-site.
• Coordinates the maintenance of instrument sets by assessing surgical case schedule and deducing which instruments can be removed from circulation.
• Coordinates the procurement of and return of loaner, vendor, and/or trial instrument sets.
• Orders new and replacement supplies and instruments based on inventory, par levels, iShare requests, and at the direction of the Manager of Sterile Processing while striving to adhere to departmental budgets.
• Assists with resolving product and/or instrument recalls as quickly as possible to promote patient care.
• Maintains the department's instrument tracking system by entering new instruments into system and building count sheets.
• Collaborates with SPD Liaisons to ensure sets are available and complete.
• Uses excellent communication skills when discussing instrument availability with SPD Supervisors, SPD Liaisons, and/or OR Clinical Coordinators.
• Expert in all aspects of the sterile processing cycle and ability to provide guidance and education to SPD.
• Assists with special projects and interdepartmental committees as needed.
• Assists with Sterile Processing staffing as needed.
• Proficient communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel Ability to order instruments via PeopleSoft.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clean, well-lit, comfortable environment Subject to varying and unpredictable situations Subject to many interruptions Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries Moderate noise level Possible exposure to cleaning agents Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases May be subject to burns Exposure to hazards of steam and heat
• 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 X Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

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, andShort- 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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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.

Ensures surgical instruments and equipment are decontaminated, assembled, inspected, packaged, sterilized, stored, distributed, and tracked based on quality and infection prevention standards. Teammates should be well versed in Sterile Processing Department (SPD) fundamentals, demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently, and possess strong troubleshooting, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Effective communication with peers, Operating Room staff, and the on-call leader is essential. Candidates should have knowledge of ORC processes, Da Vinci instrumentation, vendor trays, daily equipment testing, and department documentation and record-keeping practices. The successful candidate consistently demonstrates Atrium Health values, policies, and standards while maintaining high levels of professionalism, accountability, and performance.