Sterile Processing Tech: Academy Training & Growth

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Parental leave

Retirement plans with employer match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem offers a Sterile Processing Academy role designed to train newly certified professionals. The program provides on-the-job training with day shifts during the academy and later offers placement into Sterile Processing Tech positions in the market.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and CSPT certification. The role involves decontaminating, inspecting, and packaging instruments, operating sterilization equipment, and collaborating with surgical

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPT) required.

Responsibilities

• Promote a cooperative and professional work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Clean and decontaminate surgical instruments and equipment using approved methods and equipment.
• Inspect reusable instruments to ensure functionality, cleanliness, and compliance with standards.
• Sort, assemble, and package instruments and surgical sets accurately.
• Operate sterilization equipment to produce sterile products and reduce the risk of nosocomial infections.
• Ensure adequate availability of sterilization supplies and preparation solutions.
• Perform daily checks of autoclaves and Steris units using biological indicators and air removal test kits; maintain accurate sterilization logs, records, and charts.
• Maintain current technical knowledge and competency in sterile processing practices.
• Provide age-and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for populations served.
• Collaborate with department staff to ensure instruments, equipment, and supplies are available for scheduled procedures.

Skills

Sterilization equipment operation

Effective communication

Instruments knowledge

Physical stamina

Education

HS Diploma or GED

CSPT certification

Job description

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem offers a Sterile Processing Academy role designed to train newly certified professionals. The program provides on-the-job training with day shifts during the academy and later offers placement into Sterile Processing Tech positions in the market.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and CSPT certification. The role involves decontaminating, inspecting, and packaging instruments, operating sterilization equipment, and collaborating with surgical