Sterile Processing Tech 2

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) operates at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care. VUMC is a community of individuals dedicated to changing the world through expertise, continuous learning, and exceptional work. Vanderbilt Health values uniqueness and fosters an environment where everyone can thrive, advancing health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

About the Role

Provides a continuous flow of sterile/reusable supplies, equipment, and surgical instrumentation through centralized collection, inspection, decontamination, assembly, preparation, disinfection, sterilization, and monitoring for hospital areas. Operates with occasional guidance, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Receives and inventories departmental supplies, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Cleans and decontaminates instrumentation and equipment according to Manufacturer Instructions for Use (MIFU) and departmental policies.
• Scans instrumentation and assembles it according to prescribed procedures and techniques.
• Prepares instrumentation and equipment for sterilization following recommended procedures.
• Performs, documents, and monitors all quality control tools.
• Operates all departmental equipment safely and effectively.
• Conducts remedial and preventive maintenance on equipment (e.g., insulation testing, demagnetizing instrumentation, air pressure testing).
• Performs variety qualification testing on equipment (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.).
• Manages inventory control, including care and handling techniques to maintain longevity and sterility of containment devices.
• Reads, interprets, and applies Manufacturer Instructions for Use (MIFU).
• Applies knowledge of regulations and standards governing sterile processing functions.

Technical Capabilities

• Environmental Sterility & Safety (Intermediate): Demonstrates proficiency in maintaining environmental sterility and safety in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Intermediate): Understands equipment performance criteria, capabilities, and limitations; uses equipment to accomplish basic tasks.
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance (Intermediate): Maintains equipment, products, or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Inventory Control (Intermediate): Demonstrates proficiency in inventory control for practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Quality Assurance (Intermediate): Performs, documents, and monitors quality control tools; applies MIFU and regulatory standards.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Performs routine tasks that may impact team performance with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving/Complexity of Work: Utilizes discretion and research to solve routine problems.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, processes, and procedures relevant to the role.
• Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry-level co-workers.

Core Capabilities

• Supporting Colleagues:
  • Develops self and others by identifying development opportunities.
  • Builds and maintains relationships across areas.
  • Communicates effectively by openly sharing information in a clear and courteous manner.
• Delivering Excellent Services:
  • Serves others with compassion by understanding their needs.
  • Solves routine problems and raises concerns in a timely manner.
  • Listens carefully to provide accurate information and support.
• Ensuring High Quality:
  • Checks work quality before delivery and meets quality standards.
  • Demonstrates basic knowledge of safety conditions and reports unsafe conditions.
• Managing Resources Effectively:
  • Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and explores innovative approaches.
  • Understands how personal actions impact departmental resources.
  • Makes data-driven decisions to achieve timely and accurate results.
• Fostering Innovation:
  • Proposes or accepts ideas that impact day-to-day operations.
  • Quickly adapts to new technology and applies appropriate tools.
  • Embraces change by incorporating new instructions into work.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Certification as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician (Healthcare Sterile Processing Association) or Certified Sterile Processing Technician (The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc.).

Benefits

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings to enhance well-being and professional growth.

Schedule

Shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM.