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Job Title: Sterile Processing Technician
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Sterile Processing Technician to join our fast-paced teaching/community hospital environment. The primary responsibilities include cleaning, decontamination, assembly, and high-level disinfection of reusable medical instrumentation. This role supports up to 60 surgical cases and 500-600 trays per day, while maintaining adequate supply levels in the sterile storage area and pulling case carts for the daily surgical schedule. The technician will work in assembly, decontamination, steam sterilization, and SPM each day.
Responsibilities
- Clean, decontaminate, assemble, and perform high-level disinfection of reusable medical instrumentation.
- Support up to 60 surgical cases and 500-600 trays per day.
- Maintain adequate supply levels in sterile storage area and rotate stock as appropriate.
- Pull case carts for the daily surgical schedule.
- Work in assembly, decontamination, steam sterilization, and SPM each day.
Essential Skills
- 3 years of experience as a sterile processing technician in a teaching or community hospital.
- Experience working within AAMI ST79 standards.
- Proficiency in handling orthopedics, robotics, neuro, endoscope, and spine equipment.
- Experience with Steris Sinks, Ultrasonics, Scope Buddy, Electronic Leak Testers, Steris Cart Washers, and V-PRO equipment.
- Experience with SPM software.
- CSPDT certification (from CBSPD) or CRCST certification (from IAHCSMM or HSPA).
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- CFER certification (preferred but not required).
- Experience with electronic leak testers and Steris cart washers.
- Proficiency in using low temperature sterilization systems.
Work Environment
This role operates in a fast-paced teaching/community hospital environment. The position requires working onsite Monday through Friday from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a rotating weekend and holiday schedule. The first two weeks of orientation will be on the 1st shift from 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Candidates must be open to working 1-2 weekends per month. Observed holidays include New Year's Day, Labor Day, Independence Day, Memorial Day, and Christmas, with specific hours designated for each holiday.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.08 - $25.56/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $19 - $26