Sterile Processing Tech I

ECU Health; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 23,419 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to join our team. You will participate in collection, decontamination, cleaning, assembling, sterilizing and distribution of reusable surgical instruments following AAMI guidelines and hospital policies.

Responsibilities include verifying instrument readiness, maintaining records, assisting with tray assembly, and ensuring a clean, organized work area on the 2nd shift (3pm–11pm).

Qualifications

• Demonstrates customer service mindset and teamwork.
• Experience in sterile processing or healthcare setting preferred.
• Adheres to safety and infection control guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Collect, decontaminate, clean, assemble, sterilize and distribute instruments per AAMI guidelines.
• Verify instruments are open, free from bioburden and functional prior to sterilization.
• Follow IFU for processing; notify supervisor if IFU are needed.
• Maintain wash solutions and document sterilization records as required.
• Keep trays complete, report missing items, and prepare procedure case carts.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

The Sterile Processing Technician participates in collection, decontamination, cleaning, assembling, packaging, wrapping, scanning, sterilizing, storage and distribution of reusable surgical instruments within the guidelines of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. Works collaboratively with all departments to ensure efficient, safe and effective instrument reprocessing. Models excellence in customer service, ensuring the highest standards for both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring all procedural instrumentation is collected, cleaned, decontaminated, assembled, sterilized and/or high-level disinfected within the guidelines of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).
• Verifies that instruments are in open position, free from bioburden and function properly prior to sterilization; alerts supervisor if an instrument is in need of repair or replacement.
• Follows established manufacturer instruction for use (IFU) when processing instrumentation; alerts supervisor if IFU are needed.
• Maintains and monitors all required biological/chemical wash solution to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments.
• Documents and maintains appropriate sterilization records in accordance with AAMI and department policy.
• Sorts mismatched sets of instruments to ensure availability and completeness of instrument trays; informs supervisor when an instrument is missing or required to complete a tray.
• Demonstrates proficiency with preparing procedure case carts with appropriate instruments and supplies needed per department schedule.
• Maintains a clean, organized work area within the department, adhering to OSHA standards.
• Participates in departmental policies/procedures development, quality improvement projects, infection control practices, OSHA standards and MSDS awareness within the department.
• Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills with all internal and external customers.
• Completes all department required competencies including orientation and annual requirements.
• Participates in department continued education to foster an environment of proficiency in sterile processing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalent or higher is required.
• Less than 2 years of Sterile Processing experience.
• No CST Certification required.

Pay Range

$16.64 - $24.26

Shift Expectations

2nd Shift 3pm-11pm

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

General Statements

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.