Sterile Processing Tech

Memorial Physician Practices; North Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Sterile Processing Technician, responsible for cleaning and preparing surgical instruments for use in patient care. This role offers a chance to contribute to patient safety and care quality within a supportive team environment, with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) benefits

401K Benefits for full-time employees

Competitive Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Opportunities for education and training

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and move at least 40 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively using written and verbal media.
• Must obtain Sterile Processing Certification within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare surgical instrumentation and supplies for patient use.
• Process, store, and distribute sterile and non-sterile equipment.
• Adapt daily work based on surgical patient volume and needs.

Skills

Communication

Stress Management

Physical Stamina

Education

High School education or equivalent

Sterile Processing Certification

Job description

Description:

Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care.

Where We Are:
Located in western North Carolina, picturesque Sylva offers local restaurants, stores, & breweries with convenient access to Asheville & the Blue Ridge Parkway. The landscape is highlighted by waterfalls, rocky peaks and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing opportunities for whitewater rafting, hiking, and biking throughout the region. Sylva is home to Southwestern Community College and Western Carolina University, a mid-size four-year public college offering both undergraduate and graduate programs, located 5 miles away in Cullowhee. Both Asheville, NC, and Gatlinburg, TN, are just 50 miles away and Atlanta, GA is 150 miles from Sylva.

Why Choose Us:
· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
· Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
· Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare
· And much more€¦

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Sterile Processing Technician (SPD Tech) holds accountability to provide and assure that medical/surgical instrumentation, supplies, and equipment, both sterile and non-sterile, are cleaned, prepared, processed, stored and distributed appropriately for patient care use. Daily work assignment varies according to the surgical patient volume and will be determined based on the areas of greatest need.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School education or equivalent
2. Sterile Processing Certification must be obtained within 2 years of hire and maintained thereafter. Termination of employment will result if certification has not been obtained within the 2 year period of date of original hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ability to lift and move at least 40 pounds.
2. Ability to see colors, see at least 1 mm squares.
3. Ability to reach overhead.
4. Ability to remain calm, continue to function effectively and develop priorities during stressful situations.
5. Ability to communicate effectively using written and verbal media.
6. Ability to move an operate equipment and carry supplies.
7. Ability to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.

EEOC Statement
"Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."