Sterile Processing Tech: Precision Instrument Specialist

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

Job summary

UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston, NC seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to perform sterilization and reprocessing for OR instruments and related supplies across departments. The role requires attention to cleanliness, proper equipment use, and accurate recordkeeping to support patient care.

The position is per diem, day shifts, and operates on-site within the Sterile Processing unit, with CPR certification and a high school diploma as minimum requirements.

Qualifications

• High School graduate and graduate of an approved operating room course for surgical technologist.
• CPR Certification.
• Previous experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains cleanliness and sterility of the work area, equipment and instruments.
• Operates equipment used for instrument sterilization; prepares and programs devices.
• Monitors sterilization equipment daily and records tests.
• Compiles and files information pertaining to items received and processed.
• Organizes own work activities to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Maintains inventories and prepares requisitions for supplies as needed.
• Transports instrument carts to designated destinations safely.
• Maintains sterile area and checks expiration dates on supplies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Team player

Willingness to learn

Cooperation

Education

High School diploma

Operating room course for surgical technologist

Job description

UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston, NC seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to perform sterilization and reprocessing for OR instruments and related supplies across departments. The role requires attention to cleanliness, proper equipment use, and accurate recordkeeping to support patient care.

The position is per diem, day shifts, and operates on-site within the Sterile Processing unit, with CPR certification and a high school diploma as minimum requirements.