Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist
Job ID:
R227388
Shift:
Various
Full/Part Time:
Pay Range:
$22.90 – $34.35
Location:
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist – Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC
Winston Salem, NC 27157
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
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 within the position’s pay range based on factors such as 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
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Variable
oin our Sterile Processing team as a Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist, where you’ll play a vital role in ensuring safe, efficient, and seamless surgical operations. In this role, you’ll directly support patient care by making sure all instrumentation and supplies are properly managed, maintained, and ready for use. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, excel at organization and communication, and enjoy being a key resource for both SPD and OR teams, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make an impact every day.
Essential Functions
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Coordinate instrument repairs with approved vendors and maintain accurate tracking logs for all off-site repairs.
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Assess surgical case schedules to determine which instrument sets can be temporarily removed from circulation for maintenance.
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Manage procurement, tracking, delivery, and return of loaner, vendor, and trial instrument sets.
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Order new and replacement instruments and supplies based on inventory levels, par levels, internal requests, and Manager direction—while supporting departmental budget goals.
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Assist in resolving instrument or product recalls promptly to support patient safety.
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Maintain and update the instrument tracking system, including entering new instruments and building count sheets.
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Collaborate closely with SPD Liaisons to ensure instrument sets are complete and available.
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Communicate effectively with SPD Supervisors, SPD Liaisons, and OR Clinical Coordinators regarding instrument availability and needs.
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Serve as a subject matter expert in all stages of the sterile processing cycle, providing guidance and education as needed.
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Support special projects and participate in interdepartmental committees when requested.
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Assist with Sterile Processing staffing needs when required.
Education & Experience Requirements
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High school diploma or GED required.
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Minimum two years of Sterile Processing experience required.
Licensure, Certification & Registration
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Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or other recognized sterile processing certification required.
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Certification as a Surgical Instrument Specialist required within one year of hire.
Support Services at Advocate Aurora
Advocate Health Care in Illinois and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin are the largest health systems in their respective states. As national leaders in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care, Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care serve patients across 28 hospital locations, including two children’s campuses, and nearly 450 sites of care. Both are now a part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, in addition to Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.
