Sterile Processing Tech: Precision Instrument Care

UNC Health Care; Old Farm (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care's Lenoir Health Care facility in North Carolina is seeking a Sterile Processing Surgical Technician to join the Sterile Processing team. You will perform sterilization and reprocessing of reusable medical instruments used by the operating room and community physicians' offices.

The role emphasizes maintaining clean and sterile work areas, proper handling of instrument sets, accurate record-keeping, and adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school graduate; graduate of approved operating room course for surgical technologist.
• Previous experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains cleanliness and/or sterility of work area, equipment, and instruments according to department procedures.
• Cleans work area and equipment after use.
• Wears proper attire in relation to dirty, clean or sterile areas of department.
• Manually cleans soiled instruments and equipment as needed prior to sterilization.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Manual dexterity

Team player

Willingness to learn

Ability to accept criticism

Education

High School diploma

Operating room course

Job description

UNC Health Care's Lenoir Health Care facility in North Carolina is seeking a Sterile Processing Surgical Technician to join the Sterile Processing team. You will perform sterilization and reprocessing of reusable medical instruments used by the operating room and community physicians' offices.

The role emphasizes maintaining clean and sterile work areas, proper handling of instrument sets, accurate record-keeping, and adherence to safety policies.