Sterile Processing Tech: Precision Instrument Sterilization

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

Job summary

UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston, NC is accepting applications for a Sterile Processing Technician. The role involves sterilizing and reprocessing reusable instruments for the operating room and related departments.

You will maintain cleanliness, prepare instruments, and ensure sets are complete and properly wrapped. Requirements include a high school diploma and graduation from an approved operating room course for surgical technologists; CPR certification is also listed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintains cleanliness and 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.
• Checks instruments for cleanliness prior to wrapping for sterilization.
• Instruments are clean and free of contaminants.
• Instrument sets are properly arranged and wrapped.
• Sharps are disposed of according to policy.
• Hazardous waste is disposed of in proper containers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Manual dexterity

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

High School graduate

Operating room course for surgical technologist

Job description

UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston, NC is accepting applications for a Sterile Processing Technician. The role involves sterilizing and reprocessing reusable instruments for the operating room and related departments.

You will maintain cleanliness, prepare instruments, and ensure sets are complete and properly wrapped. Requirements include a high school diploma and graduation from an approved operating room course for surgical technologists; CPR certification is also listed.