Sterile Processing Clerk, Pool - Charlotte Surgery Center Wendover Campus

Overview

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support, and the teammates who push us forward. Our organization includes more than 15,000 professionals and, as part of Optum, we are redefining specialty care for a network of over 370 ambulatory surgical centers, 400 specialty physician practice clinics, and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our mission is to deliver efficient, value‑based care without compromising quality or autonomy, guided by seven core values: Clinical quality, Integrity, Service excellence, Teamwork, Accountability, Continuous improvement, and Inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Function as an Instrument Processing Technician under the direction of the Clinical Leader/Registered Nurse.
• Apply knowledge of sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and maintenance and care of instruments and equipment.
• Follow standards and engage in sterile‑technique practices and procedures.
• Clean and/or disinfect instruments and equipment after use and return them to the proper area in the appropriate sequence for storage and/or processing.
• Differentiate sterilization and disinfection methods required for specific instruments and equipment.
• Clean, wrap, sterilize, and disinfect instruments and equipment while maintaining the functions of the instrument processing area/department.
• Perform crossover duties such as purchasing supplies and inventory management in accordance with facility policy and management guidance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Understanding of sterilization and high‑level disinfection technologies, including industry‑standard principles and practices.
• Prior experience in instrument processing preferred.
• Prior experience as a surgical technologist or procedure technologist preferred.
• Successful completion of a BCLS course within 90 days of employment or current BCLS certification.
• Certification in instrument processing is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Additional benefits and wellness resources (see SCA Health benefits page for full details).

Pay

USD $16.88 – $30.53 per hour.