Sterile Processing Technician Non Certified

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

Job summary

Atrium Health in High Point, NC is seeking an Instrument Processing Technician to ensure sterile instruments for the OR. You will operate steam and low-temperature sterilizers, decontaminate and assemble instruments, and maintain accurate sterilization documentation.

The role requires attention to detail, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED; familiarity with instrument-tracking software and Microsoft Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Experience operating sterilization equipment is preferred.
• Familiarity with instrument tracking software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operates steam and low temperature sterilizers and reports issues.
• Performs manual/auto decontamination of instruments.
• Inspects instruments for cleanliness and function.
• Assembles instruments into containers per count sheets.
• Packages instruments per manufacturer instructions.
• Performs sterilization verification and maintains documentation.
• Stores sterile containers and assembles case carts for OR use.
• Participates in surge plan and weekend call.
• Maintains safety and prevents spread of contaminants.

Skills

Sterilization equipment operation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Excellent communication

Instrument tracking software knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Steam sterilizer

Low temperature sterilizers

Ultrasonic washers

Washer decontaminators

Job description

Education/Experience

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION

N/A

Essential Functions

Operates all department machinery and promptly reports issues to the Instrument Processing Supervisor or Lead Instrument Technician.

Performs manual and/or automated decontamination of instruments.

Inspects instruments to ensure cleanliness and proper functionality.

Assembles instruments into containers according to count sheets.

Packages instruments according to manufacturer's instructions.

Performs sterilization and verifies adequacy of the sterilization process.

Maintains documentation of sterilization processes.

Stores sterile containers in identified location.

Assembles case carts according to the picklist and deliver to the OR.

Participates in the department's weekday surge plan and weekend call.

Assists other team members as needed.

Protects self, coworkers, and facility by following policies and procedures concerning the prevention of spreading blood borne and or airborne contaminates/diseases.

Skills/Qualifications

• Ability to operate equipment such as the steam sterilizer, low temperature sterilizers, ultrasonic washers, and washer decontaminators
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficient communication skills
• Knowledge of instrument tracking software

Work Environment

• Exposure to hazards associated with bodily fluids and tissue
• Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases
• Exposure to chemical agents used in cleaning
• Exposure to hazards of steam and heat, may be subject to burns
• Loud stressful environment due to equipment and high demands
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Subject to many interruptions
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
• Exposure to sharp instruments that may result in cuts or

Physical Requirements

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