Sterile Processing Trainee

UNC Health; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care in North Carolina is offering a trainee position in Sterile Processing designed to meet Central Sterile Tech program requirements. The role provides hands-on training aligned with your coursework in Sterile Processing.

You will learn instrument inspection, decontamination, and cart assembly, assist with supply restocking, and support OR prep activities. Part-time, onsite with a 32-hour work week and variable schedule, perfect for students pursuing a sterile processing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current enrollment in a Community College Sterile Processing program or 6 months’ work experience in a healthcare setting preferred in the same facility.

Responsibilities

• Learn instrument inspection, assembly, tracking, and preparation for sterilization.
• Learn pulling supplies and instruments used in clinical settings.
• Learn decontamination, disinfection, and cleaning of instrumentation and equipment.
• Move completed case carts from SPD to surgical areas.
• Transport dirty case carts from the soiled case cart staging area to SPD decontamination.
• Conduct soiled pick-up rounds for patient care equipment and reusable instrument trays.
• Assist with supply restocking.
• Assist with OR presoak instrument decontamination and cleaning as assigned.
• Report instrument malfunctions and route for repair.
• Follow infection control norms including PPE and sanitary handling per departmental policies.

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

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

• 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.
• Receive education on the proper process of pulling supplies and instruments used in a variety of clinical settings.
• Receive education on the proper process of decontaminates, disinfection and thorough cleaning of instrumentation and equipment used in a variety of procedures.
• Clean completed case carts from SPD to surgical areas.
• Transport dirty case carts from the soiled case cart staging area to the SPD decontamination area.
• Conduct soiled pick up rounds for patient care equipment and reusable instrument trays on a routine and as needed basis.
• Assist with supply restocking
• Assist with the OR presoak instrument decontamination/ and cleaning process as assigned.
• Report instrument malfunction and place in the appropriate location to be sent for repair.
• 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.

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.