**Description** Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. ****This position will be at Hillsborough from 3pm-11:30pm** S **ummary:** Processes and issues routine and specialized medical/surgical supplies and instruments used in the care and treatment of patients. Cleans, high level disinfects/sterilizes, and packages medical and surgical instrument trays and inventories. This level recognizes the profession of Central Processing Technology staff for advanced performance and leadership in the Perioperative setting. **Responsibilities:** 1. Assembles baskets of instruments, basin sets and equipment using appropriate check lists and prepares for sterilization. 2. Assembles sets of supplies and instruments used in a variety of clinical settings. Checks for cleanliness and functionality (i.e. sharpness of scissors, smooth movement of hinged instruments, etc.) 3. Decontaminates, disinfects and thoroughly cleans supplies, instruments and equipment used in a variety of procedures. 4. Distributes instruments, equipment and supplies to appropriate location. 5. Monitors and maintains adequate levels of supplies, instruments and equipment. 6. Monitors equipment for malfunctions. Makes minor repairs. Notifies appropriate staff of need for more major repairs. 7. Demonstrates knowledge of instrument and equipment IFUs and processes instruments and interacts with equipment according to manufacturer guidelines. 8. Technical-- Demonstrates proficiency in reprocessing and maintenance of endoscopes and other endoscopic equipment per high-level disinfection (HLD) policy and manufacturer instructions (IFU). Maintain scope washers and washer adapters. Check detergent levels and effectiveness of disinfectant as per policy. Effectively communicates information regarding scope repairs, loaners, supplies and QI information by maintaining documentation of all actions. 9. Wears PPE as per policy. 10. Acts as primary preceptor 11. Serves as a leader for troubleshooting and quality improvement and assurance processes. 12. Maintains supplies needed for cleaning and reprocessing, and communicates effectively equipment failures and needed repairs. 13. Accurately records data in appropriate logs. **Other Information** Other information: Education Requirements: ● None required as long as other position qualifications are met Licensure/Certification Requirements: ● Certification from accredited program for instrument reprocessing Professional Experience Requirements: ● Two (2) years of central sterile technician experience. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: ● For UNC Medical Center: Successfully completed SCST portfolio requirements **Job Details** Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Hillsborough Organization Unit: Central Processing HBOH Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $18.20 - $25.86 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Variable Location of Job: US:NC:Hillsborough Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.