Sterile Processing Tech I: Decontam & Instrument Prep

Cape Fear Valley Health; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC is seeking an entry level SPD Technician I. You will assist with decontamination, instrument processing and assembly, supporting surgical and obstetrical units with timely instrument availability.

This role emphasizes accuracy, manual dexterity, and teamwork in a fast-paced Sterile Processing Department. Opportunities for advancement depend on tenure and performance.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Instrument trained or Operating Room experience preferred.
• Must be able to read and follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Pick up used equipment from units and return to decontamination; document while inventorying.
• Perform decontamination; process instruments and hand-wash non-mechanically cleaned items.
• Decontaminate and prepare emergency carts for restock.
• Maintain decontamination area equipment and supplies; report maintenance needs.
• Use surgical unit requisitions to provide instrumentation and supplies for procedures.
• Document issued supplies to enable inventory control and updates.
• Document cases pulled by SPD for productivity reports.
• Assist instrument technicians with assembly and sterilization of instrument sets.
• Understand sterilization processes used by SPD and perform related duties.
• Use inventory system to issue or credit supplies facility-wide.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

English proficiency

Follow instructions

Motor coordination

Pull cases

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Instrument trained or OR experience preferred

Job description

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC is seeking an entry level SPD Technician I. You will assist with decontamination, instrument processing and assembly, supporting surgical and obstetrical units with timely instrument availability.

This role emphasizes accuracy, manual dexterity, and teamwork in a fast-paced Sterile Processing Department. Opportunities for advancement depend on tenure and performance.