Sterile Processing Assistant

Posting Number: PG195062SP Internal Recruitment: No Working Title: Sterile Processing Assistant Anticipated Hiring Range: $39,000 - $42,200 Work Schedule: Daytime, TBD, holidays/on call required, mandatory Job Location: Raleigh, NC Department: CVM Teaching Hospital About the Department: Established in 1983, the NC State Veterinary Hospital (VH) is one of the nation’s highest-rated academic medical centers, serving North Carolina and the surrounding region. The VH treats nearly 35,000 patients annually across more than 20 clinical services, utilizing a team-based approach that leverages the expertise of board-certified specialists. The VH is dedicated to clinical excellence, education, and innovation. Essential Job Duties: The primary purpose of this position is to support the NC State Veterinary Hospitals by providing sterile processing services for surgical instrumentation and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted patient care. This position is responsible for the decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, inventory management, and distribution of surgical instruments and supplies while maintaining compliance with hospital policies and regulatory guidelines. The role also serves as a key support resource for clinical teams by delivering exceptional customer service and helping ensure the operational readiness of surgical services throughout the Veterinary Hospital. Sterile Processing & Instrument Reprocessing Provide sterile processing support for the hospitals through the decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instrumentation and equipment in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines. Customer Service & Clinical Support Deliver exceptional customer service to clinical teams by responding to questions regarding surgical packs, instrumentation availability, equipment operation, and procedural supply needs. Operating Room Coordination Collaborate closely with Operating Room staff to support surgical scheduling, room turnover, and rapid instrument turnaround to ensure equipment and instrumentation needs are consistently met for procedures. Inventory & Systems Management Maintain and manage surgical instrumentation, implant inventory, and component lists within ISIP Surgical to ensure accuracy, availability, and operational efficiency. Department Operations & Purchasing Support departmental operations through coordination of equipment and instrumentation rentals, billing activities, and purchasing of implants and sterile processing supplies to maintain uninterrupted workflow and high-quality service. Professional Standards & Operations Safety & Compliance: Maintain a clean, safe, and functional workspace in accordance with OSHA, EHS, radiation safety policies, and sterile processing standards. Team Collaboration & Communication: Participate in problem-solving and team advancement while working independently with sound judgment. Operational Agility & Physical Demands Demonstrate the ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations, work safely around hazards including zoonotic diseases, chemicals, and gases, and extend work hours as needed to support patient care and hospital operations. Other Responsibilities Other duties as assigned. Minimum Experience/Education Completion of an accredited training program in the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require additional Training, Certifications, or Licensure. Preferred Qualifications Advanced Clinical Experience: Previous experience as an operating room or sterile processing assistant in a veterinary or human healthcare clinical setting; preferably at a teaching hospital. Instructional Background: Experience in teaching, coaching, or mentoring veterinary students and junior staff within a clinical environment. Specialized Technical Proficiency: Competency in sterile processing operations, including handling of complex surgical instrumentation and sterilization technologies. Required License or Certification: N/A Valid NC Driver's License required: No Commercial Driver's License Required? No Job Open Date: 06/12/2026 Earliest Close Date: 06/19/2026 Notice to Applicants: Please note that the work history on your resume must also be included in your application. Special Instructions: Please include a resume and contact information for at least 3 professional references. Position Number: 00112114 Position Type: SHRA Position Classification Band Title: Medical Support Technician Position Classification Band Level: Journey Position Classification Salary Range: $39,000 - $77,109 Salary Grade Equivalency: MH08 Alternate Option: If no applicants meet the required competency level, management may consider other applicants. Salary determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0 Appointment: 12 Month Recurring Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather: Mandatory - Adverse Weather Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events: Mandatory - Fire/Explosions, Medical Emergencies, Hazardous Material Incidents, Transportation Accidents, Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Utilities/Infrastructure Failure, Threats of Violence/Terrorism/Interpersonal Emergencies Time Limited Position: No Department Id: 192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital EEO: NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact View phone number on click.appcast.io. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. 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