A Sterile Processing Technician sterilizes, cleans, and prepares medical equipment for use. May also help install and repair large equipment. Works in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
What We Offer Responsible for providing clean, properly packaged, sterile instruments and supplies to meet individual customer needs.
Schedule:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with scheduled workdays varying based on departmental needs. What You'll Do Review surgical schedules to anticipate patient and procedure needs. Collaborate with Clinical Coordinators, Inventory Control Specialists, and OR staff to ensure instrument availability. Decontaminate, inspect, assemble, package, and sterilize surgical instruments according to manufacturer guidelines and department standards. Operate, monitor, and maintain sterilization and reprocessing equipment while ensuring accurate documentation and quality controls. Maintain instrument inventories and support efficient workflow through effective organization and resource management. Follow safety protocols and utilize PPE when handling contaminated instruments and hazardous materials. Participate in process improvement initiatives and assist with onboarding and training new team members. Communicate effectively with co-workers, intra-op staff, leadership, and UCIC to resolve issues and support patient care.
What We're Looking For Education:
High School Diploma or GED, required.
Experience:
One year of experience in a hospital Sterile Reprocessing Department, preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
Sterile Reprocessing Tech certification, required. CBSPD, CRCST or CSPDT, required. Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation and sterile/aseptic technique. Ability to read and comprehend written instructions to assemble instrument sets and trays. Ability to learn and understand medical terminology. Maintains Sterile Processing Technician certification. Why Choose Novant Health? At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves. Job Opening
ID 186176
Qualifications:
Education:
High School Diploma or GED, required.
Experience:
One year of experience in a hospital Sterile Reprocessing Department, preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
Sterile Reprocessing Tech certification, required. CBSPD, CRCST or CSPDT, required. Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation and sterile/aseptic technique. Ability to read and comprehend written instructions to assemble instrument sets and trays. Ability to learn and understand medical terminology. Maintains Sterile Processing Technician certification.
