Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist — Essential OR Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is hiring a Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist to support Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center’s SPD. You will ensure proper instrument management, maintenance, and readiness for use to support safe surgical operations and patient care.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least two years in Sterile Processing, CSPDT or equivalent certification, and Surgical Instrument Specialist certification within one year of hire.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate instrument repairs with approved vendors and track off-site repairs.
• Assess surgical schedules to determine instrument sets for maintenance.
• Procure, track, deliver and return loaner, vendor and trial instrument sets.
• Order instruments and supplies based on inventory and budget guidance.
• Assist with instrument recalls to support patient safety.
• Maintain the instrument tracking system and count sheets.
• Collaborate with SPD Liaisons to ensure instrument completeness.
• Communicate instrument availability with SPD Supervisors and OR Coordinators.
• Serve as SME in sterile processing cycle and provide guidance.
• Support special projects and interdepartmental committees.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Vendor coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

CSPDT certification

Surgical Instrument Specialist certification within 1 year

Job description

Advocate Health is hiring a Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist to support Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center’s SPD. You will ensure proper instrument management, maintenance, and readiness for use to support safe surgical operations and patient care.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least two years in Sterile Processing, CSPDT or equivalent certification, and Surgical Instrument Specialist certification within one year of hire.