Sterile Processing Tech II - 1st Shift

AdventHealth Hendersonville is hiring a full-time Sterile Processing Technician II (1st Shift) at its hospital campus in Hendersonville, North Carolina. ### What you'll do - Decontaminate soiled instruments, sterilization containers, and equipment per IFUs and established protocols - Operate sterilization equipment and inspect instruments and containers for cleanliness and proper function - Correct instrument sets according to count sheets and instrument tracking systems; maintain inventory for case carts - Monitor, document, and audit sterilization processes to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards - Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure timely availability of sterilized instruments and equipment - Train new staff on sterilization procedures and ensure proper handling and disposal of biohazardous materials ### What we're looking for - CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) or CSPDT (Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician) — required - Completion of an accredited Sterile Processing or Surgical Technology program — required - Minimum 1 year of sterile processing experience — required - High school diploma or equivalent — required; Associate degree preferred - Knowledge of sterilization standards, surgical instrumentation, and infection control techniques - Basic computer skills and ability to work effectively under tight deadlines ### What's included - Pay range: $16.42–$26.27/hr ($34,154–$54,642 annualized) - Sign-on bonus: up to $5,000 - Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance from Day One - Paid time off from Day One; 4 weeks 100% paid parental leave - 403(b) retirement plan - Career development and continuing education support ### About the practice AdventHealth Hendersonville is a full-service community hospital located at 100 Hospital Drive in Hendersonville, NC, part of the AdventHealth system — one of the largest faith-based health networks in the United States. The sterile processing department supports a busy surgical service line and is integral to patient safety and surgical throughput across the facility.