Sterile Processing Tech: Precision Instrument Sterilization

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

Job summary

UNC Lenoir Health Care in North Carolina is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to sterilize and reprocess reusable medical instruments for the Operating Room and community offices. The role emphasizes maintaining clear separation of dirty, clean and sterile areas and adhering to safety policies.

Responsibilities include preparing and testing sterilization equipment, recording tests, organizing work flow, and ensuring instrument sets are complete and correctly wrapped.

Qualifications

• High School graduate; completed operating room course for surgical technologist.

Responsibilities

• Maintains cleanliness and sterility of work area, equipment, and instruments according to department procedures.
• Operates equipment used in instrument sterilization and prepares it for use.
• Monitors sterilization equipment daily and records test results and maintenance.
• Compiles, records, and files information pertaining to items received and processed.
• Organizes own work activities to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Transports instrument carts to their destination and maintains sterile area and supplies.
• Checks expiration dates on supplies and ensures sterility of items.

Skills

Sterile processing

Instrument cleaning

Safety procedures

Quality control

Teamwork

Education

High School graduate

Job description

UNC Lenoir Health Care in North Carolina is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to sterilize and reprocess reusable medical instruments for the Operating Room and community offices. The role emphasizes maintaining clear separation of dirty, clean and sterile areas and adhering to safety policies.

Responsibilities include preparing and testing sterilization equipment, recording tests, organizing work flow, and ensuring instrument sets are complete and correctly wrapped.