Sterile Processing Technician – OR Instrument Specialist

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Sterilization Technician for Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. The role involves operating sterilization equipment, decontaminating instruments, and preparing case carts for the operating room to ensure timely surgical readiness.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with instrument tracking software, and strong communication skills. 40 hours weekly, with Monday–Friday shift and weekend call as part of surge planning.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Sterilization equipment operation

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Instrument tracking software

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Sterilization Technician for Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. The role involves operating sterilization equipment, decontaminating instruments, and preparing case carts for the operating room to ensure timely surgical readiness.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with instrument tracking software, and strong communication skills. 40 hours weekly, with Monday–Friday shift and weekend call as part of surge planning.