Sterile Processing Technician

Insight Global; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Charlotte, NC seeks a Certified Sterile Processing Technician II to execute decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments. You will support multiple facilities, ensure infection control standards, and maintain meticulous logs and compliance with regulatory requirements.

The role requires adaptability, strong technical skills, and ability to work flexible hours (regular 35 hours and potential overtime).

Qualifications

• Experience in sterile processing and instrument decontamination.
• Knowledge of infection control standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage logs, counts, and traceability for instrument sets.

Responsibilities

• Execute decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization of instruments per standards.
• Inspect, sort, and assemble instrument sets per count sheets.
• Prepare instrument trays using approved sterilization methods.
• Operate ultrasonic cleaners, washer-decontaminators, and cart washers.
• Maintain logs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identify damaged or missing instruments and isolate them.
• Deliver and retrieve case carts to support surgical cases.
• Respond to requests from operating room and clinical teams.
• Reprocess expired items and ensure proper labeling and sterility.
• Maintain a clean sterile processing environment and rotate areas.
• Communicate workflow issues to leadership promptly.
• Mentor junior staff or new hires.
• Transport instruments using approved handling protocols.

Skills

Decontamination

Disinfection

Sterilization

Instrument inspection

Logkeeping

Regulatory standards

Tools

Ultrasonic cleaners

washer-decontaminators

Cart washers

Job description

The Certified Sterile Processing Technician II supports safe, efficient surgical services by executing the decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instruments and equipment. This role requires strong technical expertise, adaptability, and strict adherence to regulatory, safety, and infection control standards while supporting multiple facilities as needed.

• Execute the decontamination, disinfection, and sterilization of surgical instruments in accordance with infection control standards, internal procedures, and manufacturer IFUs
• Inspect, sort, assemble, and organize surgical instrument sets per count sheets and departmental standards
• Prepare and package instrument trays using approved sterilization methods, including wraps and rigid containers
• Operate sterile processing equipment including ultrasonic cleaners, washer-decontaminators, and cart washers
• Maintain accurate logs and records to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements
• Identify, isolate, and isolate damaged, missing, or malfunctioning instruments and equipment
• Prepare, deliver, and retrieve case carts and supplies to support surgical cases and procedural needs
• Respond to real-time instrumentation and supply requests from operating room and clinical teams
• Reprocess expired items and ensure proper labeling, tracking, and sterility integrity
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant sterile processing environment while rotating through assigned functional areas
• Communicate workflow challenges, delays, or risks to leadership in a timely manner
• Support team operations by serving as a resource and mentor to junior staff or new hires as needed
• Transport instruments and materials using approved handling and delivery protocols

Schedule & Work Environment

• Minimum 35 hours/week guaranteed (flex to 40+ hours based on demand)
• Flexible schedule aligned to facility needs
• Overtime may be required (typically 5–10 hours/week during peak periods)
• Expected range: 35–50 hours/week depending on volume
• Travel may be required to support site coverage
• Work hours and shifts vary by facility