Sterile Processing Technician, Certified

Join to apply for the Sterile Processing Technician, Certified role at Duke University Health System. This position is with Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina, a Duke Health facility with 123 beds offering 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, and surgical specialties.

• Clean, decontaminate, assemble, and disinfect reusable medical instrumentation and scope trays following established tray lists and manufacturers' instructions.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and ensure a smooth flow of sterile products between the OR and Sterile Processing.
• Maintain adequate supply levels in sterile storage, rotate stock, and pull case carts for the daily surgical schedule.
• Operate the computerized instrument tracking system: obtain instrument count sheets, apply special handling instructions, document sterilization loads, and perform other assigned tasks.
• Promote quality patient care by supporting unit safety and cleanliness; perform quality control checks and emergency equipment inspections as required.
• Distribute case carts, equipment, and stat supplies to the OR and other units in a timely, efficient manner; maintain sterility and cleanliness per hospital protocol.
• Maintain accurate logs for equipment out for repair and assist with training of new hires or act as a resource for other staff.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent is required. Employees hired before 2/18/19 are not required to have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  No experience required beyond certification.
• Certifications:
  
  Certification as CSPDT (CBSPD) or CRST (HSPA) is required.
• Essential Physical
  
  Job Functions:
  
  Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke Health System may require specific physical and/or mental abilities; reasonable accommodations will be provided by the hiring department.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging, where all voices are heard and all individuals are respected.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care