Sterile Processing Technician Certified

Job description

What We Offer
Join the Sterile Processing team at Kernersville Medical Center and play a vital role in supporting safe, high-quality patient care. As a Certified Sterile Processing Technician, you’ll ensure surgical instruments and medical equipment are properly cleaned, inspected, assembled, sterilized, and ready for use by our clinical teams.
Why Sterile Processing Technicians Choose This Role
• Play an essential role in patient safety and infection prevention
• Support surgical and procedural teams throughout the hospital
• Work in a collaborative, team-focused environment
• Build expertise in sterilization, instrumentation, and quality standards
• Enjoy a consistent mid-shift schedule

Facility: Kernersville Medical Center | Location: Kernersville, NC | Position Type: Full-Time | Work Schedule: Day Shift, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
What You'll Do
• Decontaminate, clean, inspect, assemble, and sterilize surgical instruments and medical equipment
• Prepare and package instrument sets according to established procedures
• Inspect instruments for cleanliness, functionality, and completeness
• Operate sterilization equipment and monitor sterilization processes
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow infection prevention and safety standards
• Ensure instruments and equipment are available and ready to support patient care

What We're Looking For
• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Experience: One year of experience in a hospital Sterile Reprocessing Department, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Sterile Reprocessing Tech certification, required. CBSPD, CRCST or CSPDT, required.
• Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing. Demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation and sterile/aseptic technique. Ability to read and comprehend written instructions to assemble instrument sets and trays. Ability to learn and understand medical terminology. Maintains Sterile Processing Technician certification.

Why Choose Novant Health?
At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.
Job Opening ID
180223