Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Prep & Sterilization

Atrium Health Enterprise; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Enterprise is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician in Charlotte, NC to identify cleaning methods per manufacturers’ IFUs, assemble and inspect general instruments, and package with proper labeling. The role includes operating sterilization equipment and documenting the sterilization process, with both steam and gas plasma methods used as required.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and obtain CSPDT or CRCST certification within 2 years of hire, demonstrating strong

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as CSPDT or CRCST within 2 years of hire is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify manual and/or mechanical cleaning according to manufacturer IFU for general instrumentation.
• Determine, prepare, and use supplies needed in the instrument assembly process.
• Inspect, assemble, and check cleanliness and functionality of general instruments using count sheets.
• Package and label instrumentation.
• Safely operate sterilization equipment and verify and document the sterilization process.
• Perform high temperature (steam) and low temperature (gas plasma) sterilization.

Skills

Safety compliance

Independence

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CRCST/CSPDT within 2 years

Job description

Atrium Health Enterprise is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician in Charlotte, NC to identify cleaning methods per manufacturers’ IFUs, assemble and inspect general instruments, and package with proper labeling. The role includes operating sterilization equipment and documenting the sterilization process, with both steam and gas plasma methods used as required.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and obtain CSPDT or CRCST certification within 2 years of hire, demonstrating strong