Sterile Processing Tech I

ECU Health; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ECU Health Medical Center in North Carolina is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support instrument reprocessing, decontamination, assembly, packaging and distribution in a fast-paced surgical setting.

You will work with guideline-based decontamination, maintain records, and ensure instruments are ready for procedures. AAMI-compliant processes and OSHA standards are emphasized in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Less than 2 years of Sterile Processing Experience.
• No CST Certification Required.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, decontaminate, assemble, sterilize and/or high-level disinfect instruments per AAMI guidelines.
• Verify instruments are in open position, free of bioburden and functioning before sterilization.
• Follow IFU guidance when processing instrumentation and alert supervisor when IFU are needed.
• Maintain appropriate biological/chemical wash solutions for decontamination.
• Document sterilization records in accordance with AAMI and department policy.
• Sort mismatched instrument sets and inform supervisor if items are missing.
• Prepare procedure case carts with required instruments and supplies.
• Keep the work area clean and organized, adhering to OSHA standards.

Skills

Sterile processing

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 form bioburden and functions properly prior to sterilization. Alerts supervisor if an instrument is in need of repair or replacement.
• Follows established manufacture INSTRUCTION FOR USE (IFU) when processing instrumentation. Alert supervisor if IFU's 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 Requirements

Minimum Position Requirements

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

Pay Range

$18.00 - $24.26

Other Information

Shift Expectations: 2nd Shift: 3:00pm-11:00pm

ECU Health

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 Statement

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.