Sterile Processing Technician - Certified

Job Information Department: 37719 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Sterile Processing Services Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details: Various Pay Range: $20.80 - $31.20 Education / Experience High School diploma or GED equivalent. Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT). Essential Functions / Responsibilities Adhere to general hospital standards, promoting a cooperative work environment through effective communication, interpersonal relationships, and team building. Clean instruments and equipment using appropriate methods and equipment. Ensure correct inspection of reusable items. Sort and assemble instruments and/or sets. Operate sterilizing units to produce sterile products, reducing the risk of nosocomial infections. Maintain the availability of sterilization supplies and preparation solutions. Daily check autoclaves and Steris Units with biological indicators and air‑removal test kits; maintain proper logs, records, and charts of sterilizers. Maintain technical knowledge of sterilization procedures. Responsible for the cleaning, assembling, packaging, maintenance, and sterilization of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment; checking autoclaves for proper function; collaborating with other department staff to provide necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies for posted procedures. Skills / Qualifications Ability to operate equipment such as sterilization equipment, washer‑sterilizer, ultrasonic cleaner, flash autoclave, and high‑vacuum autoclave. Ability to communicate effectively with other medical professionals. Knowledge of basic and specialty operating room instrumentation. Ability to stand for long periods. Work Environment Exposure to bodily fluids and tissue; regular exposure to bloodborne diseases; exposure to chemical agents used in cleaning; hazards of steam and heat (possible burns); stressful environment due to equipment demands; unpredictable situations; interruptions; pressure from multiple calls and inquiries; exposure to sharp instruments that may cause cuts or abrasions. Physical Requirements Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching with arms, finger and hand dexterity, talking, hearing, seeing; lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 100 lbs. maximum. Benefits Base compensation within the pay range based on qualifications, skills, experience, and training. Premium pay (shift, on‑call, etc.) based on job requirements. Incentive pay for select positions. Opportunity for annual increases based on performance. Paid Time Off programs. Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability. Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses. Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave. Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match. Educational Assistance Program. #J-18808-Ljbffr Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist