Sterile Processing Technician - Certified

Location:

Winston Salem

Shifts available:

1500 – 2330 Monday – Friday 1.0 FTE, plus on call

1900 – 0730 Weekend nights 0.9 FTE with 1 weekday night shift

2300 – 0730 Monday – Friday 1.0 FTE, plus on call.

Essential Functions

• Promote a cooperative and professional work environment through effective communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

• Clean and decontaminate surgical instruments and equipment using approved methods and equipment.

• Inspect reusable instruments to ensure functionality, cleanliness, and compliance with standards.

• Sort, assemble, and package instruments and surgical sets accurately.

• Operate sterilization equipment to produce sterile products and reduce the risk of nosocomial infections.

• Ensure adequate availability of sterilization supplies and preparation solutions.

• Perform daily checks of autoclaves and Steris units using biological indicators and air removal test kits; maintain accurate sterilization logs, records, and charts.

• Maintain current technical knowledge and competency in sterile processing practices.

• Provide age‑ and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age‑Specific Care Guidelines for populations served.

• Collaborate with department staff to ensure instruments, equipment, and supplies are available for scheduled procedures.

Education, Experience, Licensure & Certification

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

• Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPT), or non-certified with experience working as a Sterile Processing Tech.

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to operate sterilization equipment, washer sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners, flash autoclaves, and high‑vacuum autoclaves.

• Effective communication skills for collaboration with medical and surgical professionals.

• Knowledge of basic and specialty operating room instrumentation.

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically demanding tasks.