Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Prep & Sterilization

Atrium Health Enterprise; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Enterprise is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare, clean, assemble, and label general instrumentation, and to operate sterilization equipment with proper verification and documentation. This role requires adherence to safety standards and timely certification within two years of hire.

The position involves standing and walking in inpatient care areas, with the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Certification within 2 years is mandatory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CSPDT or CRCST certification required within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Identifies manual and/or mechanical cleaning according to the manufacturer's IFU for all general instrumentation.
• Determines, prepares, and uses supplies required in the assembly process.
• Identifies, inspects, assembles general instruments, checking for cleanliness and functionality using count sheets.
• Packages and labels instrumentation.
• Safely operates sterilization equipment and performs verification and documentation of the sterilization process.
• Performs high temperature (steam) and low temperature (gas plasma) sterilization.

Skills

Safety first

Independence under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CSPDT within 2 years

CRCST within 2 years

Job description

Atrium Health Enterprise is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare, clean, assemble, and label general instrumentation, and to operate sterilization equipment with proper verification and documentation. This role requires adherence to safety standards and timely certification within two years of hire.

The position involves standing and walking in inpatient care areas, with the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Certification within 2 years is mandatory.