Sterile Processing Trainee

experiencedAlliedHealth; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking a Sterile Processing trainee to participate in a program aligning with the learner’s coursework. The role supports acquisition of instrument inspection, cleaning, and transfer processes within the Sterile Processing unit.

This part-time opportunity emphasizes hands-on practice in decontamination, instrument handling, and infection control, with education provided in a hospital setting. Enrollment in a Sterile Processing program or related study is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; higher-level degree may satisfy this requirement.
• Infection control practices, PPE usage and sanitary handling awareness.

Responsibilities

• Receive education on instrument inspection for cleanliness and functionality.
• Receive education on pulling supplies and instruments used in clinical settings.
• Receive education on decontamination, disinfection and cleaning of instrumentation.
• Clean completed case carts from SPD to surgical areas.
• Transport dirty case carts from the soiled case cart area to SPD decontamination.
• Carry out soiled pick up rounds for patient care equipment and reusable trays.
• Assist with supply restocking.
• Assist with OR presoak instrument decontamination/ cleaning as assigned.
• Report instrument malfunction and arrange for repair.
• Follow infection control norms and departmental policies.

Skills

Instrument tracking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Instrument tracking system

Job description

Job Description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary:
This is a trainee position that enables participants to meet the requirements for the Central Sterile Tech position. The position will provides work experiences and training opportunities that will coincide with the learner’s course of study in a Sterile Processing/Surgical Technologist program. (If applicable)

Responsibilities:

• 1. Receive education on the proper process of instrument inspection for cleanliness and functionality (i.e. sharpness of scissors, smooth movement of hinged instruments, etc.). Instruction provided on instrument assembly, utilizing the instrument tracking system and count sheet, basin sets and equipment in preparation for sterilization.
• 2. Receive education on the proper process of pulling supplies and instruments used in a variety of clinical settings.
• 3. Receive education on the proper process of decontaminates, disinfection and thorough cleaning of instrumentation and equipment used in a variety of procedures.
• 4. Clean completed case carts from SPD to surgical areas.
• 5. Transport dirty case carts from the soiled case cart staging area to the SPD decontamination area.
• 6. Conduct soiled pick up rounds for patient care equipment and reusable instrument trays on a routine and as needed basis.
• 7. Assist with supply restocking
• 8. Assist with the OR presoak instrument decontamination/ and cleaning process as assigned.
• 9. Report instrument malfunction and place in the appropriate location to be sent for repair.
• 10. Remain cognizant of infection control norms in their workspace including PPE, appropriate paths of travel, sanitary handling and cross-contamination and acts according to up to date departmental policies.

Other information:

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required; higher-level degree may satisfy this requirement.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

• None required.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• Current enrollment in a Community College Sterile Processing program or 6 months’ work experience in a healthcare setting. Preferably in the in the same facility that will be providing the training.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Sterile Processing

Work Type: Part Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 32.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.