Sterile Processing Technician III

As a Sterile Processing Technician for STERIS,you'llwork behind the scenes of healthcare facilities in afast-paced environment,impactingpatient safety without being patient facing.Working in the Sterile Processing Department, you will support surgical procedures by ensuring medical instruments are clean, sterile, organized, and available for the surgical team.You will use your skills and knowledge to perform scheduled and unscheduled tasksindependently and in compliance with the Department of Health, TJC, DNV, OSHA, CDC, AAMI, and AORN standards.

This is an onsite role based in Durham, NC, supporting afternoon shift, 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm Monday through Friday.

• • Reprocess surgical trays post-surgery; ensuring they are decontaminated, cleaned, inspected, sterilized, correctly assembled withina timelymanner and ready for the next case.

  • Operates all mechanical machinery within the department such as, but not limited to, cart washers, instrument washers, steam sterilizers, lowtempsterilizers, ultrasonic and drying cabinets within sterile processing.

  • Usesthe implemented Track & Trace systemestablishedwithin the sterile processing department for all tasks and products processed.

  • Able to perform assembly on advanced instrument and vendor trays aligned with IP quality and production standards.

  • Participate in regular on-site training

• Required:

  • High School diploma or GED

  • 2+ years of SPD experience withdemonstratedproficiencyin all SPD Technician responsibilities, includinga solidproficiencyand ability to work independently with all tray sets.

  • CRCST/ CSPDT, CST or CER/CFER,CST certification isrequired. Must also obtain CIS/CSIS, CHL/CSPM or STERIS Assessment certification within 12 months of hire.

  • Mustmaintaincertification by completing 12 Continuing Education Credit Hours annually

  Preferred:

  • Completion of a Sterile Processing or Surgical Technologist program

STERIS is a global organization offering full time opportunities to join our growing team. We offer benefits including Medical/Vision/Dental, Paid Time Off, and a 401(k) with company match.

Our motto in the Sterile Processing Department is simple: 100% complete, 100% sterile, 100% on time. As a Sterile Processing Technician, you play a crucial role in making sure we live up to that standard. If you're looking for the chance to impact dozens of people a day, and you want to further your career with a company that offers several opportunities for career development, click the apply button below. Let's create a healthier and safer world, together.

Pay range for this opportunity is $23.09 - $29.88.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits:STERIS Benefits

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.