Sterile Processing Technician Certified
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Job overview
Novant Health is hiring a Sterile Processing Technician Certified. The Certified Sterile Processing Technician collaborates with OR and Endoscopy nursing staff to prioritize instrument and scope turnaround times. Responsibilities include decontaminating, cleaning, and disinfecting surgical instruments and medical equipment according to OSHA, AAMI, and CDC guidelines. The role also involves inspecting instruments, assembling trays, operating sterilization equipment, maintaining meticulous records, and executing high-level disinfection protocols.
Key focus areas include Collaborate with OR and Endoscopy nursing staff to prioritize urgent instrument and scope turnaround times, Decontaminate, clean, and disinfect surgical instruments, medical equipment, and rigid/flexible scopes according to OSHA, AAMI, and CDC guidelines, and Inspect instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and defects prior to sterilization; report any damaged equipment for repair.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, Sterile Processing Tech Certification, and CBSPD Or CRCST Or CSPDT. Important skills include Complete Generic Skills Validation, Complete Department-Specific Skills Validation, Complete Competency Testing, Knowledge Of Instrumentation, Knowledge Of Sterile/Aseptic Technique, and Read And Comprehend Written Instructions. Preferred (not required): Collaborate With OR And Endoscopy Nursing Staff, Decontaminate Surgical Instruments, Clean Surgical Instruments, and Disinfect Surgical Instruments.
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What We Offer
Join the Coastal Carolina Medical Center team as a Certified Sterile Processing Tech!
Status: Full Time
Schedule: 0730-1800 - 4 10 hour shifts a week
What You'll Do
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Collaborate closely with the OR and Endoscopy nursing staff to prioritize urgent instrument and scope turnaround times.
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Decontaminate, clean, and disinfect surgical instruments, medical equipment, and rigid/flexible scopes according to OSHA, AAMI, and CDC guidelines.
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Inspect instruments for cleanliness, proper function, and defects prior to sterilization; report any damaged equipment for repair.
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Assemble and wrap instrument trays, surgical packs, and specialized kits accurately using count sheets.
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Operate and monitor sterilization equipment (e.g., steam autoclaves, low-temperature gas plasma, washers/disinfectors), ensuring all biological and chemical indicators are documented correctly.
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Maintain meticulous records of sterilization cycles, load verifications, and equipment maintenance logs to ensure full regulatory compliance.
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Execute high-level disinfection protocols, including testing and logging chemical minimum effective concentrations (MEC).
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Safely handle, transport, and store clean and contaminated endoscopes using designated infection control pathways to prevent cross-contamination.
What We're Looking For
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Education : High School Diploma or GED, required.
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Experience : One year of experience in a hospital Sterile Reprocessing Department, preferred.
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Licensure/Certification: Sterile processing tech certification, required. CBSPD, CRCST or CSPDT, required.
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Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competencytesting. 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.
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
177439
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