Sterile Processing Tech - PRN

Memorial Physician Practices; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and dedicated team at a leading healthcare facility in beautiful Sylva, NC. As a Sterile Processing Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and readiness of medical instruments and supplies for patient care. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values your contributions and provides a range of benefits, including health insurance and tuition reimbursement. Experience the stunning natural beauty of the region while making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families. Your passion for healthcare and commitment to excellence will thrive in this dynamic role.

Benefits

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) benefits

401K Benefits

Competitive Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Opportunities for education and training

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent required.
• Sterile Processing Certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure medical/surgical instruments are cleaned and prepared for use.
• Manage daily work assignments based on surgical patient volume.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to lift and move at least 40 pounds

Calmness under stress

Education

High School education or equivalent

Sterile Processing Certification

Job description

Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, and emergency medicine, as well as sports medicine, physical therapy, imaging and laboratory services, and many other areas of subspecialty care.

Where We Are:
Located in western North Carolina, picturesque Sylva offers local restaurants, stores, & breweries with convenient access to Asheville & the Blue Ridge Parkway. The landscape is highlighted by waterfalls, rocky peaks and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, providing opportunities for whitewater rafting, hiking, and biking throughout the region. Sylva is home to Southwestern Community College and Western Carolina University, a mid-size four-year public college offering both undergraduate and graduate programs, located 5 miles away in Cullowhee. Both Asheville, NC, and Gatlinburg, TN, are just 50 miles away and Atlanta, GA is 150 miles from Sylva.

Why Choose Us:
· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
· Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare
· And much more…

The Sterile Processing Technician (SPD Tech) holds accountability to provide and assure that medical/surgical instrumentation, supplies, and equipment, both sterile and non-sterile, are cleaned, prepared, processed, stored and distributed appropriately for patient care use. Daily work assignment varies according to the surgical patient volume and will be determined based on the areas of greatest need.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School education or equivalent
2. Sterile Processing Certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Ability to lift and move at least 40 pounds.
2. Ability to reach overhead.
3. Ability to remain calm, continue to function effectively and develop priorities during stressful situations.
4. Ability to communicate effectively using written and verbal media.
5. Ability to move and operate equipment and carry supplies.
6. Ability to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.

EEOC Statement
“Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran