Sterile Processing Tech I

Grow in Greenville, NC; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC seeks a Sterile Processing Tech I to support decontamination, sterilization and storage of reusable surgical instruments. The role collaborates across departments to ensure safe, efficient instrument reprocessing and high-quality customer service.

Responsibilities include verifying instrument readiness, following IFUs, maintaining wash solutions and sterilization records, and contributing to quality improvement and infection control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalent or higher required.
• Less than 2 years of sterile processing experience.
• No CST certification required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure instruments are collected, decontaminated, assembled, sterilized and/or high-level disinfected per AAMI guidelines.
• Verify instruments are in open position, free of bioburden, and functioning before sterilization; alert supervisor if repair is needed.
• Follow IFUs and alert supervisor if IFUs are needed.
• Maintain biological/chemical wash solutions for instrument decontamination.
• Document sterilization records in accordance with AAMI and department policy.
• Sort mismatched instrument sets and inform supervisor if missing items are needed.
• Prepare procedure case carts with required instruments and supplies per schedule.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area adhering to OSHA standards.
• Participate in department policies, quality improvement, infection control, and MSDS awareness.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Complete required competencies and participate in ongoing education.

Education

High school diploma/equivalent or higher

Job description

Sterile Processing Tech I – ECU Health – Greenville, NC, USA – USD 18-24.26 / hour – Posted on Sep 19, 2026

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

• 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

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

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.

Position Summary (duplicate)

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.

About ECU Health Medical Center (duplicate)

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 (duplicate)

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 (duplicate)

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.