Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist: OR Readiness

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

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. You will ensure instruments and supplies are properly managed, maintained, and ready for use to support surgical operations.

Minimum two years of Sterile Processing experience, and CSPDT or equivalent certification are required. A Surgical Instrument Specialist certification must be obtained within one year of hire. 40-hour weeks with benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate instrument repairs with approved vendors and maintain tracking logs for off-site repairs.
• Assess surgical case schedules to determine instrument sets 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 and internal requests.
• Assist in resolving instrument or product recalls to support patient safety.
• Maintain and update the instrument tracking system and count sheets.
• Collaborate with SPD Liaisons to ensure instrument sets are complete and available.
• Communicate with SPD Supervisors, Liaisons, and OR Coordinators about instrument needs.

Skills

Sterile processing experience

Vendor coordination

Instrument tracking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. You will ensure instruments and supplies are properly managed, maintained, and ready for use to support surgical operations.

Minimum two years of Sterile Processing experience, and CSPDT or equivalent certification are required. A Surgical Instrument Specialist certification must be obtained within one year of hire. 40-hour weeks with benefits eligibility.