Asepsis, Diversity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Healthcare, Hospital, Leadership, Medical Equipment, Medical Terminology, Patient Care, Sterilization, Team Player
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Sterile Processing Technician, Non-Certified
Location: Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC
Department: Sterile Processing
Schedule: Full-Time, 2nd Shift - 3PM-11:30p - 40 hours per week - Monday through Friday
Why Join the Sterile Processing Team at Forsyth Medical Center?
Our Sterile Processing Department is a critical unit responsible for the lifecycle management of medical instruments and equipment for 17 operating rooms at Forsyth Medical Center.
Benefits & Opportunities
- Brand NEW Sterile Processing Department with state of the art equipment
- Growing, dynamic unit with opportunities for professional development
- Supportive leadership fostering a positive work culture
- Work alongside a dedicated team committed to quality patient care
At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.
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 processing tech certification, preferred.
- Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competencytesting. 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.
What You'll Do:
- Cleaning, decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, sterilizing, storing, and distributing equipment
- Ensures the instruments and equipment are available
- Ensures all equipment is properly maintained, and ready for immediate use in order to support patient care.
- It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
- Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.