Sterile processing Technician Certified

Atrium Health; Elkin (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital's Sterile Processing Services seeks a Sterile Processing Supervisor to oversee instrument sterilization and maintain continuous SPD operations.

Requires a high school diploma or GED with two years of SPD experience and CSPDT certification; leadership, compliance, and cross‑department collaboration are essential.

Full-time, 40 hours per week with potential on‑call duties, and a foundation in safety practices to protect staff and patients.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with two years' SPD experience.
• CSPDT certification required; SP Management cert encouraged within three years.

Responsibilities

• Expert in all aspects of the sterile processing cycle and ability to provide guidance and education to SPD employees.
• Assumes role and responsibilities Sterile Processing Supervisor when assigned.
• Assists Sterile Processing Supervisor with maintaining department production requirements by leading and directing SPD employees.
• Assists with case carts management and communicates issues to the Sterile Processing Supervisor.
• Uses excellent communication skills when discussing instrument needs with Sterile Processing Supervisor, SPD Liaisons, and/or OR Clinical Coordinators.
• Ensures that all equipment is functioning optimally and report issues to the Sterile Processing Supervisor and/or the appropriate department.
• Assists the Sterile Processing Supervisor with maintenance of departmental compliance logs.
• Assists SPD Manager with implementation and enforcement of departmental policies.
• Assists with special projects and interdepartmental committees as assigned.
• Protects self, co‑workers and facility by following approved policies and procedures to prevent the spread of bloodborne and/or airborne disease(s)

Skills

Standing for long periods

Lifting up to 25 pounds

Education

High School diploma or GED

CSPDT certification

Sterile Processing Management certification encouraged

Tools

Excel

PeopleSoft

Job description

Department

37719 Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital - Sterile Processing Services

37719 Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital - Sterile Processing Services

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday -Friday 1200-2030 plus on-call

Pay Range

$20.80 - $31.20

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or GED equivalent with two years' experience in Sterile Processing.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION

Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT), or other sterile processing certification required. Certification in Sterile Processing Management strongly encouraged within three years of hire.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Expert in all aspects of the sterile processing cycle and ability to provide guidance and education to SPD employees. 2. Assumes role and responsibilities Sterile Processing Supervisor when assigned. 3. Assists Sterile Processing Supervisor with maintaining department production requirements by leading and directing SPD employees. 4. Assists with case carts management and communicates issues to the Sterile Processing Supervisor. 5. Uses excellent communication skills when discussing instrument needs with Sterile Processing Supervisor, SPD Liaisons, and/or OR Clinical Coordinators. 6. Ensures that all equipment is functioning optimally and report issues to the Sterile Processing Supervisor and/or the appropriate department. 7. Assists the Sterile Processing Supervisor with maintenance of departmental compliance logs. 8. Assists SPD Manager with implementation and enforcement of departmental policies. 9. Assists with special projects and interdepartmental committees as assigned. 10. Protects self, co‑workers and facility by following approved policies and procedures to prevent the spread of bloodborne and/or airborne disease(s)

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to stand for long periods Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds Ability to work with computer programs such as Excel and others as needed Ability to order instruments via PeopleSoft

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Exposure to hazards associated with bodily fluids and tissue Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases Exposure to chemical agents used in cleaning Exposure to hazards of steam and heat, may be subject to burns Loud stressful environment due to equipment and high demands Subject to varying and unpredictable situations Subject to many interruptions Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries Exposure to sharp instruments that may cause cuts or abrasions Must wear PPE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value‑based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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