Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist – Morning FT

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

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.