Surgical Technologist - Sterile Processing (FT, Days)

Sterile Processing Surgical Technician

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Summary:

The Sterile Processing Surgical Technician provides sterilization and reprocessing of reusable medical instruments and supplies utilized by the Operation Room, and ancillary departments throughout the hospital as well as physicians' offices within the community.

Responsibilities:

1. Maintains cleanliness and/or sterility of work area, equipment, and instruments according to department procedures.

2. Operates various equipment utilized in the preparation of instrument sterilization.

3. Monitors sterilization equipment daily to ensure accuracy of tests and procedures. Compiles, records, maintains and files information pertaining to all items received and processed.

4. Compiles, records, maintains and files information pertaining to all items received and processed.

5. Organizes own work activities to ensure their proper completion in a timely manner.

6. Inventories work area for needed supplies.

7. Transports instrument carts to destination.

8. Maintains and provides sterile area and supplies.

Other Information:

Education:

• High School graduate. Graduate of approved operating room course for surgical technologist.

Experience:

• Previous experience preferred but not required.

Licensure/Registration/Certification:

• CPR Certification

Other Skills and Qualifications:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, good manual dexterity, ability to work as a team member, ability to accept criticism, and willingness to learn and cooperate.

Job Details:

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Sterile Processing

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 1.00

Salary Range: $20.94 - $24.08 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.