Sterile Processing Technician — Day Shift, Onsite

UNC Health; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Lenoir, NC seeks a Central Sterile Technician to sterilize reusable medical instruments for the OR, ED, and community offices. You will maintain cleanliness and sterility across departments and operate sterilization equipment to ensure safe patient instruments.

This role requires a high school diploma (CNA or Surgical Technician preferred), and offers full-time, onsite work with a 40-hour work week in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• CNA or Surgical Technician preferred.
• Basic math and writing skills; effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintains cleanliness/sterility of work area and equipment.
• Cleans work area and equipment after use.
• Prepares instruments for sterilization and operates related equipment.
• Maintains records of tests and prepares monthly reports.
• Transports instrument carts to destinations and ensures safe handling.
• Ensures proper paperwork and requisitions for departments.

Skills

Math skills

Effective communication

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma

Job description

UNC Health in Lenoir, NC seeks a Central Sterile Technician to sterilize reusable medical instruments for the OR, ED, and community offices. You will maintain cleanliness and sterility across departments and operate sterilization equipment to ensure safe patient instruments.

This role requires a high school diploma (CNA or Surgical Technician preferred), and offers full-time, onsite work with a 40-hour work week in a hospital setting.