Sterile Processing Trainee: Path to Central Sterile Tech

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

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.