Sterile Processing Technician - Critical OR Support

Lifepoint Health®; Clyde (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Haywood Regional, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Central Sterile Technician to support sterile processing and inventory management, helping maintain a sterile environment and assist clinical staff in delivering safe patient care.

The role requires strict adherence to aseptic techniques, attention to detail, and collaboration with surgical teams. Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and processing guidelines is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Central Sterile Technician (CSR) certification preferred.
• BLS within 30 days of hire; ACLS/PALS within six months.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, decontaminate, assemble, and sterilize instruments per processing guidelines (AAMI, AORN, TJC, OSHA).
• Document sterile supplies and equipment; monitor sterility using indicators as required.
• Operate departmental equipment safely and maintain inventory levels of sterile supplies.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure availability of sterile supplies for procedures.

Skills

Sterile processing

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CSR certification (preferred)

Job description

Haywood Regional, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Central Sterile Technician to support sterile processing and inventory management, helping maintain a sterile environment and assist clinical staff in delivering safe patient care.

The role requires strict adherence to aseptic techniques, attention to detail, and collaboration with surgical teams. Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and processing guidelines is essential.