Veterinary Sterile Processing Specialist

North Carolina State University; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Job summary

NC State University’s Veterinary Hospital in Raleigh, NC seeks a Sterile Processing Assistant to support decontamination, inspection, and sterilization of surgical instruments. You will help ensure instrument readiness, pack availability, and reliable service to clinical teams.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety guidelines and collaboration with OR staff to maintain efficient workflows in a teaching hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited training program in sterile processing or equivalent.
• Some positions may require additional training, certifications, or licensure.
• Experience in operating room or sterile processing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide sterile processing support for decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instrumentation and equipment in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to clinical teams by responding to questions regarding packs, availability and equipment operation.
• Collaborate with Operating Room staff to support scheduling, room turnover, and rapid instrument turnaround.
• Maintain and manage surgical instrumentation and implant inventory within ISIP Surgical.
• Support departmental operations through coordination of equipment rentals, billing, and purchasing of supplies.

Education

Accredited sterile processing training

Job description

NC State University’s Veterinary Hospital in Raleigh, NC seeks a Sterile Processing Assistant to support decontamination, inspection, and sterilization of surgical instruments. You will help ensure instrument readiness, pack availability, and reliable service to clinical teams.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety guidelines and collaboration with OR staff to maintain efficient workflows in a teaching hospital setting.