Sterile Processing Technician - Certified

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to support the surgical services team. You will clean and decontaminate instruments, inspect reusable tools, and assemble sterile sets to ensure readiness for procedures.

The role requires high school diploma or GED, CSPT preferred or equivalent experience, and the ability to stand long hours. You will operate washer/sterilizers and maintain accurate logs to prevent infections and support safe patient care.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CSPT preferred or non-certified with sterile processing experience.

Aufgaben

• Promote a cooperative and professional work environment through communication and teamwork.
• Clean and decontaminate surgical instruments and equipment using approved methods.
• Inspect reusable instruments for functionality and cleanliness.
• Sort, assemble, and package instruments and surgical sets accurately.
• Operate sterilization equipment to produce sterile products and reduce infection risk.
• Maintain supplies and preparation solutions availability.
• Perform daily autoclave checks and maintain sterilization logs.
• Maintain current knowledge of sterile processing practices.
• Provide age-appropriate care according to guidelines where applicable.
• Collaborate to ensure instruments and supplies are available for procedures.

Kenntnisse

Effective communication

Teamwork

Stamina

Attention to detail

Sterile processing

Quality compliance

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Tools

Washer sterilizers

Ultrasonic cleaners

Flash autoclaves

High‑vacuum autoclaves

Jobbeschreibung

Location:

Winston Salem

Shifts available:

1500 – 2330 Monday – Friday 1.0 FTE, plus on call

1900 – 0730 Weekend nights 0.9 FTE with 1 weekday night shift

2300 – 0730 Monday – Friday 1.0 FTE, plus on call.

Essential Functions

• Promote a cooperative and professional work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

• Clean and decontaminate surgical instruments and equipment using approved methods and equipment.

• Inspect reusable instruments to ensure functionality, cleanliness, and compliance with standards.

• Sort, assemble, and package instruments and surgical sets accurately.

• Operate sterilization equipment to produce sterile products and reduce the risk of nosocomial infections.

• Ensure adequate availability of sterilization supplies and preparation solutions.

• Perform daily checks of autoclaves and Steris units using biological indicators and air removal test kits; maintain accurate sterilization logs, records, and charts.

• Maintain current technical knowledge and competency in sterile processing practices.

• Provide age‑and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age‑Specific Care Guidelines for populations served.

• Collaborate with department staff to ensure instruments, equipment, and supplies are available for scheduled procedures.

Education, Experience, Licensure & Certification

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

• Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPT), or non-certified with experience working as a Sterile Processing Tech.

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to operate sterilization equipment, washer sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, flash autoclaves, and high‑vacuum autoclaves.

• Effective communication skills for collaboration with medical and surgical professionals.

• Knowledge of basic and specialty operating room instrumentation.

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks.