Sterile Processing Specialist — Evening Shift, Onsite

UNC Health; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Nash UNC Health Care is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech to support decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging and sterilization of instruments used in patient care and surgical services. The role emphasizes safety, compliance with IFUs, and quality assurance in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining traceability of instruments, operating sterilization equipment, and serving as a resource for IFU interpretation while supporting regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0-1 year of Sterile Processing or Central Service experience in a healthcare setting.
• Current certification from an accredited credentialing organization: HSPA (CRCST) or CBSPD (Certified Sterile Processing Technician) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilization, storage, and distribution of sterile medical devices and instrumentation.
• Operates sterilization and high-level disinfection equipment following IFU requirements.
• Maintains sterile storage environments and ensures traceability of instruments and implants.
• Acts as a preceptor and mentor for staff and participates in quality assurance activities.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Nash UNC Health Care is seeking a Sterile Processing Tech to support decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging and sterilization of instruments used in patient care and surgical services. The role emphasizes safety, compliance with IFUs, and quality assurance in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining traceability of instruments, operating sterilization equipment, and serving as a resource for IFU interpretation while supporting regulatory readiness.