Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections if posting has real specific content. Must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info. Remove boilerplate.
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Let's extract content.
Posting text:
"Department 37719 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Sterile Processing Services Status Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information Variable Pay Range $22.90 - $34.35 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 Coordinate instrument repairs with approved vendors and maintain accurate tracking logs for all off-site repairs.Assess surgical case schedules to determine which instrument sets can be temporarily removed from circulation for maintenance.Manage procurement, tracking, delivery, and return of loaner, vendor, and trial instrument sets.Order new and replacement instruments and supplies based on inventory levels, par levels, internal requests, and Manager direction—while supporting departmental budget goals.Assist in resolving instrument or product recalls promptly to support patient safety.Maintain and update the instrument tracking system, including entering new instruments and building count sheets.Collaborate closely with SPD Liaisons to ensure instrument sets are complete and available.Communicate effectively with SPD Supervisors, SPD Liaisons, and OR Clinical Coordinators regarding instrument availability and needs.Serve as a subject matter expert in all stages of the sterile processing cycle, providing guidance and education as needed.Support special projects and participate in interdepartmental committees when requested.Assist with Sterile Processing staffing needs when required. Education & Experience Requirements High school diploma or GED required.Minimum two years of Sterile Processing experience required. Licensure, Certification & Registration Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or other recognized sterile processing certification required.Certification as a Surgical Instrument Specialist required within one year of hire. 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 listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits And More Paid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance Program About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. Responsible for ensuring that the department has everything it needs to operate efficiently and effectively. Ensures that instruments and supplies are readily available for processing through purchasing and coordinating with the vendor for loaners and trials. Oversees instrument repairs, instrument transfers between the organization's multiple facilities, and instrument tracking system."
We need to separate sections: About the role (intro paragraph), Responsibilities (Essential Functions list), Requirements (Education & Experience Requirements, Licensure, Certification & Registration), Qualifications maybe same as Requirements? Could combine. Skills maybe not explicit. Benefits (Our Commitment To You includes compensation and benefits). Pay (Pay Range $22.90 - $34.35). Schedule (Hours Per Week 40, Schedule Details/Additional Information Variable). Also maybe "Status Benefits Eligible: Yes". But we need to include only sections with real content.
We must not repeat job title as heading. So no heading for Sterile Processing Instrument Specialist.
We need to use for each section heading.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We must preserve all substantive info; do not invent or summarize away detail.
We must remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. There's none obvious.
We need to ensure we don't include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content.
Let's extract each piece.
First, intro paragraph after "oin our Sterile Processing team..." Actually there is a typo: "oin our". Probably "Join our". We'll keep as is but it's part of content.
Paragraph: "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."
That's About the role.
Next, Essential Functions list: a series of sentences separated by periods but no bullet. We need to turn into list items.
List items:
- Coordinate instrument repairs with approved vendors and maintain accurate tracking logs for all off-site repairs.
- Assess surgical case schedules to determine which instrument sets can be temporarily removed from circulation for maintenance.
- Manage procurement, tracking, delivery, and return of loaner, vendor, and trial instrument sets.
- Order new and replacement instruments and supplies based on inventory levels, par levels, internal requests, and Manager direction—while supporting departmental budget goals.
- Assist in resolving instrument or product recalls promptly to support patient safety.
- Maintain and update the instrument tracking system, including entering new instruments and building count sheets.
- Collaborate closely with SPD Liaisons to ensure instrument sets are complete and available.
- Communicate effectively with SPD Supervisors, SPD Liaisons, and OR Clinical Coordinators regarding instrument availability and needs.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in all stages of the sterile processing cycle, providing guidance and education as needed.
- Support special projects and participate in interdepartmental committees when requested.
- Assist with Sterile Processing staffing needs when required.
That's Responsibilities.
Next, Education & Experience Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum two years of Sterile Processing experience required.
Licensure, Certification & Registration:
- Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or other recognized sterile processing certification required.
- Certification as a Surgical Instrument Specialist required within one year of hire.
We could combine under Requirements section.
Maybe separate Qualifications? But we can put all under Requirements.
Next, Benefits: "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:" then list:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed 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
We need to separate Pay and Benefits sections maybe. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. But we have Pay and Benefits separate headings allowed. We'll include Pay section with pay range and compensation details. Benefits section with benefits list.
Pay: we have Pay Range $22.90 - $34.35. Also mention Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors... Premium pay etc. So we can include that.
Schedule: Hours Per Week 40, Schedule Details/Additional Information Variable. Also maybe "Status Benefits Eligible: Yes". That's not schedule but could be included in Benefits? But we can include a short paragraph.
We need to avoid filler like "Variable". It's actual content: Schedule Details/Additional Information Variable. So we can include schedule: 40 hours per week, variable schedule.
Now, we need to output HTML fragment only.
Structure:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ...
...
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum two years of Sterile Processing experience required.
- Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or other recognized sterile processing certification required.
- Certification as a Surgical Instrument Specialist required within one year of hire.
Pay
Pay range: $22.90 - $34.35 per hour. Base compensation is determined within this range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training. Premium pay (e.g., shift, on‑call) and incentive pay may apply, with opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits: adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Schedule
40 hours per week; variable schedule.
We might also include "Status Benefits Eligible: Yes" but that's redundant with benefits. Could add to Benefits paragraph but not needed.
Check for duplication: We included Paid Time Off programs as a bullet; also we have "Paid Time Off programs" from text. Good.
We need to ensure we didn't miss any substantive info: The "About Advocate Health" paragraph is descriptive of employer; maybe we could include under About the company? Not a
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose. We must preserve all substantive info; do not invent or summarize away detail. We must remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. There's none obvious. We need to ensure we don't include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. Let's extract each piece. First, intro paragraph after "oin our Sterile Processing team..." Actually there is a typo: "oin our". Probably "Join our". We'll keep as is but it's part of content. Paragraph: "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." That's About the role. Next, Essential Functions list: a series of sentences separated by periods but no bullet. We need to turn into list items. List items: - Coordinate instrument repairs with approved vendors and maintain accurate tracking logs for all off-site repairs. - Assess surgical case schedules to determine which instrument sets can be temporarily removed from circulation for maintenance. - Manage procurement, tracking, delivery, and return of loaner, vendor, and trial instrument sets. - Order new and replacement instruments and supplies based on inventory levels, par levels, internal requests, and Manager direction—while supporting departmental budget goals. - Assist in resolving instrument or product recalls promptly to support patient safety. - Maintain and update the instrument tracking system, including entering new instruments and building count sheets. - Collaborate closely with SPD Liaisons to ensure instrument sets are complete and available. - Communicate effectively with SPD Supervisors, SPD Liaisons, and OR Clinical Coordinators regarding instrument availability and needs. - Serve as a subject matter expert in all stages of the sterile processing cycle, providing guidance and education as needed. - Support special projects and participate in interdepartmental committees when requested. - Assist with Sterile Processing staffing needs when required. That's Responsibilities. Next, Education & Experience Requirements: - High school diploma or GED required. - Minimum two years of Sterile Processing experience required. Licensure, Certification & Registration: - Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or other recognized sterile processing certification required. - Certification as a Surgical Instrument Specialist required within one year of hire. We could combine under Requirements section. Maybe separate Qualifications? But we can put all under Requirements. Next, Benefits: "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:" then list: - Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed 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 We need to separate Pay and Benefits sections maybe. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. But we have Pay and Benefits separate headings allowed. We'll include Pay section with pay range and compensation details. Benefits section with benefits list. Pay: we have Pay Range $22.90 - $34.35. Also mention Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors... Premium pay etc. So we can include that. Schedule: Hours Per Week 40, Schedule Details/Additional Information Variable. Also maybe "Status Benefits Eligible: Yes". That's not schedule but could be included in Benefits? But we can include a short paragraph. We need to avoid filler like "Variable". It's actual content: Schedule Details/Additional Information Variable. So we can include schedule: 40 hours per week, variable schedule. Now, we need to output HTML fragment only. Structure:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum two years of Sterile Processing experience required.
- Certification as a Certified Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT) or other recognized sterile processing certification required.
- Certification as a Surgical Instrument Specialist required within one year of hire.
Pay
Pay range: $22.90 - $34.35 per hour. Base compensation is determined within this range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training. Premium pay (e.g., shift, on‑call) and incentive pay may apply, with opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits: adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Schedule
40 hours per week; variable schedule.
We might also include "Status Benefits Eligible: Yes" but that's redundant with benefits. Could add to Benefits paragraph but not needed. Check for duplication: We included Paid Time Off programs as a bullet; also we have "Paid Time Off programs" from text. Good. We need to ensure we didn't miss any substantive info: The "About Advocate Health" paragraph is descriptive of employer; maybe we could include under About the company? Not a