UNC Health Header

Central Sterile Tech (Per Diem) - Central Processing Department

Chapel Hill, NC

Job Description

Description

UNC Health is seeking a dedicated individual to join our Central Processing Department. Applicants must have at least 9 months of relevant experience. The schedule for this per diem position will be night shift, 9pm - 7am. 

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary:
Processes and issues routine and specialized medical/surgical supplies and instruments used in the care and treatment of patients. Cleans, sterilizes, and packages medical and surgical instrument trays and inventories.

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.


Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
● None required as long as all other position qualifications are met.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● No licensure or certification required.
Professional Experience Requirements:
● Nine (9) months of experience relevant to the processing or inventorying of medical surgical supplies.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:


Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Central Processing Department

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

Salary Range: $18.12 - $25.51 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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 [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

PDN-a1fc81d4-53a7-4c4f-940e-f9c6d531a8c2

Description

UNC Health is seeking a dedicated individual to join our Central Processing Department. Applicants must have at least 9 months of relevant experience. The schedule for this per diem position will be night shift, 9pm - 7am. 

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary:
Processes and issues routine and specialized medical/surgical supplies and instruments used in the care and treatment of patients. Cleans, sterilizes, and packages medical and surgical instrument trays and inventories.

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.


Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
● None required as long as all other position qualifications are met.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● No licensure or certification required.
Professional Experience Requirements:
● Nine (9) months of experience relevant to the processing or inventorying of medical surgical supplies.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:


Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Central Processing Department

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

Salary Range: $18.12 - $25.51 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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 [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

PDN-a1fc81d4-53a7-4c4f-940e-f9c6d531a8c2

About UNC Health

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research. 

 UNC Health and its 33,000 employees, continue to serve as North Carolina’s Health Care System, caring for patients from all 100 counties and beyond our borders. We continue to leverage the world class research conducted in the UNC School of Medicine, translating that innovation to life-saving and life-changing therapies, procedures, and techniques for the patients who rely on us.

Related Jobs

Continue to Apply

UNC Health would like you to finish the application on their website.

Apply For This Job
UNC Health
Central Sterile Tech (Per Diem) - Central Processing Department
UNC Health
Chapel Hill, NC
Jun 17, 2026
Your Information
First Name *
Last Name *
Email Address *
This email belongs to another account. Please use a diferent email address or Sign In.
Zip Code *
Password *
Confirm Password *
Create your Profile from your Resume
By clicking the Apply button, you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy and consent to receive emails from us about job opportunities, career resources, and other relevant updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Continue to Apply

UNC Health would like you to finish the application on their website.

©2026 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Powered by TalentAlly.