Sterile Processing Technician: Instrumentation & Sterilization

Atrium Health; Advance (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Davie Campus is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare, sterilize and inspect instruments for surgical procedures, ensuring infection control and instrument integrity.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with CSPDT certification preferred but not required. Schedule is M-F 11:00–19:30 and duties emphasize teamwork, accurate cleaning, sorting, and maintaining logs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or preferred.
• CSPDT certification preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to hospital standards and works in a cooperative team.
• Cleans instruments and equipment using approved methods.
• Inspects reusable items for quality.
• Sorts and assembles instruments and sets.
• Operates sterilizing units to produce sterile products and reduce infection risk.
• Maintains supplies and prep solutions.
• Performs daily checks of autoclaves and Steris units with indicators and tests.
• Maintains logs and records of sterilizers.
• Provides age-appropriate care as per age guidelines.

Skills

Sterilization equipment operation

Interpersonal communication

Knowledge of OR instrumentation

Ability to stand for long periods

Education

High School diploma or GED

Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) preferred

Job description

Atrium Health Davie Campus is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare, sterilize and inspect instruments for surgical procedures, ensuring infection control and instrument integrity.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, with CSPDT certification preferred but not required. Schedule is M-F 11:00–19:30 and duties emphasize teamwork, accurate cleaning, sorting, and maintaining logs.