Sterile Processing Tech I — Instrument Prep

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Technician I in Sterile Processing. You will learn decontamination, instrument decontamination, assembly, and restocking of carts, while supporting SPD operations and inventory control.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), basic English proficiency, and physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods. Prior OR or SPD exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Instrument trained or Operating Room experience preferred.
• 6 months Sterile Processing Department or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate these when necessary.
• Manual dexterity and motor coordination required for decontamination, processing, and sterilization.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand long periods.

Responsibilities

• Pick up used equipment and instrumentation from units and return to decontamination area; document equipment picked up.
• Decontaminate and prepare instruments for use; assist with mechanical and manual cleaning.
• Assist with assembly of instrument sets and sterilization tasks in SPD.
• Prepare emergency carts for restock and maintain supplies in decontamination areas.
• Document supplies issued to units to support inventory controls and productivity reporting.
• Support instrument technicians with daily SPD tasks and instrument processing; understand sterilization processes.

Skills

English proficiency

Follow instructions

Manual dexterity

Motor coordination

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Instrument trained or OR experience preferred

Job description

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Technician I in Sterile Processing. You will learn decontamination, instrument decontamination, assembly, and restocking of carts, while supporting SPD operations and inventory control.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), basic English proficiency, and physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods. Prior OR or SPD exposure is preferred.