Sterile Supply Technician Jobs in North Carolina

A Sterile Supply Technician, also known as a Central Processing Technician or Sterile Processing Technician, plays a crucial role in the medical technology industry by ensuring that all surgical tools and supplies are sterilized and ready for use. These professionals are responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and assembling surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. They also examine equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair. Their goal is to prevent infections and ensure patient safety by properly decontaminating, sterilizing, storing, and distributing surgical instruments and devices.

Important skills for a Sterile Supply Technician include meticulous attention to detail, understanding of sterilization techniques, and the ability to follow strict protocols and regulations. They should also have good manual dexterity, physical stamina, and the ability to work well in a team. Required certifications typically include the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) certification or the Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) certification. Before becoming a Sterile Supply Technician, a person may have job roles such as a Medical Equipment Preparer, Operating Room Assistant, or Medical Assistant.

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Certified Sterile Processing Tech

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 28 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 28 days ago

Maintains Sterile Processing Technician certification....

Travel Sterile Processing Tech

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • moments ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • moments ago

Responsibilities Decontaminate, clean, and sterilize surgical instruments, medical tools, and equipment. Perform instrument inspection, assembly, and packaging before sterilization....

Sterile Processing Tech Certified

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 8 hours ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 8 hours ago

GetMed Staffing is searching for a strong Certified Sterile Processing Tech to assist our traveler-friendly client. A minimum of 1-2 years of experience is required....

ORC Sterile Processing Technician III (Concord, NC, US, 28027)

  • Concord, NC
  • 20 hours ago
  • Concord, NC
  • 20 hours ago

sterile processing....

ORC Sterile Processing Technician I (Duham, NC, US, 27703)

  • Durham, NC
  • 20 hours ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 20 hours ago

What You Will Do Reprocess surgical trays post-surgery; ensuring they are decontaminated, cleaned, inspected, sterilized, correctly assembled within a timely manner and ready for the next case Operate...

ORC Sterile Processing Technician II (Concord, NC, US, 28027)

  • Concord, NC
  • 20 hours ago
  • Concord, NC
  • 20 hours ago

sterile processing washers, sterilizers, ultrasonic and drying cabinets Participate in regular on-site training What You Need to Be Successful High School diploma or GED 1 year Sterile Processing experience...

Sterile Processing Technician-WMTS

  • Cary, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Cary, NC
  • 3 days ago

EOE Licensure Certified Registered Central Service Technician Or Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician Or Certified Surgical Technologist Required Education High School Diploma or...

Sterile Processing Tech I - Outpatient Surgery Center

  • Hendersonville, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Hendersonville, NC
  • 4 days ago

Schedule: Full Time Shift : Location: AdventHealth Hendersonville 100 Hospital Drive Hendersonville NC 28792 The role you'll contribute: Responsible for day-to-day operation of sterile processing area...

Schedule: Part Time (Evening Hours) General Description of the Job Class A Central Sterile Processing Technician, Non-Certified is responsible for cleaning, decontamination, assembly, and high-level...

Schedule: Part Time (Evening Hours) General Description of the Job Class A Central Sterile Processing Technician, Non-Certified is responsible for cleaning, decontamination, assembly, and high-level...

Sterile Processing Tech II - Nights

  • Hendersonville, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Hendersonville, NC
  • 5 days ago

Processing Technician II: Responsible for decontamination, operation of steam and other forms of sterilization as well as all monitoring processes included with same....

Sterile Processing Tech II 2nd Shift

  • Hendersonville, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Hendersonville, NC
  • 5 days ago

Processing Technician II: Responsible for decontamination, operation of steam and other forms of sterilization as well as all monitoring processes included with same....

Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 5 days ago

Preferred Experience: Sterile Processing certification and 1 year experience or 2 to 5 years of Sterile Processing experience Grade Determination: GS-6 Medical Supply Technician Must possess one year...

Sterile Processing Technician Certified

  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Winston Salem, NC
  • 6 days ago

This will include cleaning, decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, sterilizing, storing, and distributing these items....

Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing)

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 6 days ago

Processing certification and 1 year experience or 2 to 5 years of Sterile Processing experience Grade Determination: GS-6 Medical Supply Technician Must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent...

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Salary for Sterile Supply Technician Jobs in North Carolina

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Sterile Supply Technicians in North Carolina offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
28.0%
Associate's Degree
22.1%
Bachelor's Degree
21.8%
High School or GED
20.0%
Master's Degree
4.0%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
1.3%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sterile Supply Technicians in North Carolina
1-2 years
39.2%
None
24.9%
Less than 1 year
18.2%
4-6 years
14.6%
2-4 years
3.0%


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