Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Ambulatory Surgery Center

Department: 70100 Wake Forest Ambulatory Ventures: Greensboro Medical Plaza Northwest - Surgery Center

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: No holidays, weekends, or call.

Pay Range: $20.80 - $31.20

Sterile Processing Technician (CSPDT) – Join a High-Impact Surgical Support Team Improving Patient Safety

Make a meaningful difference behind the scenes by ensuring surgical teams have safe, sterile, and reliable instruments. As a Sterile Processing Technician, you’ll play a vital role in infection prevention and surgical excellence—working with advanced sterilization technology in a collaborative hospital environment.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to hospital standards, fostering a cooperative work environment through effective communication, professionalism, and teamwork
• Clean and decontaminate surgical instruments and equipment using approved methods and specialized equipment
• Inspect reusable instruments and equipment to ensure proper function and safety
• Sort, assemble, and prepare surgical instrument sets and case carts accurately
• Operate sterilization equipment (e.g., autoclaves, washer sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaners) to produce sterile products and reduce infection risk
• Ensure consistent availability of sterilization supplies and preparation solutions
• Perform daily testing and monitoring of autoclaves and Steris units using biological indicators and air removal test kits; maintain accurate logs and records
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and competency with evolving sterilization practices and equipment

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous sterile processing or surgical services experience preferred (if applicable)

Licensure / Certification

• Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) required

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to operate sterilization equipment including autoclaves (flash and high-vacuum), washer sterilizers, and ultrasonic cleaners
• Working knowledge of basic and specialty operating room instrumentation
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with clinical staff
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physically active work
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and patient safety

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on-call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and 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 and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

Responsible for the cleaning, assembling, packaging, maintenance, and sterilization of surgical instruments, supplies and equipment. Responsible for the daily checking of the autoclaves to insure proper function. Works with other department staff members to provide the necessary equipment, instruments, and supplies for posted procedures.