Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time

NC Specialty; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Telemedicine

Paid Time Off

401k Match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

North Carolina Specialty Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for a full-time, on-site role. Under supervision of the Sterile Processing supervisor and OR Director, you will ensure proper care and maintenance of all surgical instrumentation, equipment, and sterilization processes.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, English proficiency, and ideally Sterile Processing certification with at least one year of experience.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED required.
• Ability to communicate and understand English (verbal and written).
• Sterile Processing certification preferred.
• Minimum 1 year Sterile Processing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and care for all surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Oversee sterilization processes and aseptic techniques.
• Communicate equipment needs to OR staff and monitor schedules.
• Work under pressure with tact and professionalism.

Skills

Independent work

Deadline awareness

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Accountability

Professionalism

Work under pressure

Team collaboration

Continuing education

Seek guidance

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

English language proficiency

Sterile Processing certification (preferred)

1 year Sterile Processing experience (preferred)

Job description

Sterile Processing Technician - Full Time

Job Category: Surgical Services

Requisition Number: FTSTE040382

• Posted : July 27, 2026
• Full-Time

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North Carolina Specialty
North Carolina Specialty Hospital
3916 Ben Franklin Blvd
Durham, NC 27704, USA

North Carolina Specialty
North Carolina Specialty Hospital
3916 Ben Franklin Blvd
Durham, NC 27704, USA

North Carolina Specialty Hospital (NCSH), is a private, physician-owned medical center that opened its doors in 1926. North Carolina Specialty Hospital's commitment to growth and continuous improvement has helped the hospital maintain a number of high rankings in both quality measures and patient satisfaction. North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers surgical specialties in orthopedics, ophthalmology, ear, nose and throat as well as sports medicine, oral, plastic, podiatry, general surgery, interventional radiology, pain management, reconstructive surgery and more.

Why join North Carolina Specialty Hospital?

• Award Winning Hospital for Special Surgery
• 5 Star CMS rated facility for patient experience
• Positive Work culture
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance
• Telemedicine/You have access to Physicians 24/7/365 through MDLIVE
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Sterile Process ing supervisor and the Director of O.R., the Sterile Process or ensures proper care and maintenance of all surgical instrumentation, equipment, and sterilization process es. The Sterile Process or must demonstrate good knowledge of principles and practices of aseptic techniques, must have knowledge of equipment, instruments, procedures and supplies used in the operating room. The Sterile Process or must be able to work under pressure and in situations that demand patience, tact and endurance. This position must provide on-going and continual communication with Operating Room staff, including communicating special equipment needs as they arise. The Sterile Process or must also monitor the daily schedule for changes in instrumentation.

Skills & Abilities:

• Able to work independently and met established deadlines.
• Able to make sound reasonable decisions
• Highly organized
• Ability to concentrate on many detailed requests despite numerous interruptions.
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, openness, receptive to change, creativity and innovative
• Ability to identify and calmly handle inherently stressful situation with tact.
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships with staff
• Demonstrates professional and self-development through continuing education
• Seeks guidance, direction and assistance when needed
• Function as a team in the OR and demonstrate the ability to work under stress with all types of personalities
• Able to work well with people under deadlines and stress
• Able to be flexible and take on new responsibilities

Training, Education & Experience:

• High School graduate or GEDrequired
• Must be able to communicate and understand the English language both verbal and written
• Certification in Sterile Process ing ispreferred
• A minimum of one (1) year of Sterile Process ing experiencepreferred
  

Our employees are critical to our success and we value their contributions. North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that values employee ideas and diversity. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled. We maintain a drug-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening and background check.

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