Sterile Processing Tech-PRN-VUH

About the role

Provides a continuous flow of sterile/reusable supplies, equipment and surgical instrumentation which require centralized collection, disinfection, inspection, assembly, preparation, sterilization and monitoring to hospital areas with occasional guidance. Provides these services through knowledge and implementation of regulatory guidelines and designated policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains work environment in a safe, clean, orderly manner.
• Receives, cleans and decontaminates supplies and equipment with departmental policies.
• Performs, documents and monitors all quality control tools.
• Receives and inventories departmental supplies, instrumentation and equipment.
• Prepares instrumentation and equipment according to recommended procedures and techniques in preparation for sterilization.
• Operates all departmental equipment safely and effectively.
• Scans instrumentation and assembles, according to prescribed procedures and techniques.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities

• Equipment Maintenance (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment, products, or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Assures that parts inventory is sufficient.
• Environmental Sterility & Safety (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate environmental sterility and safety in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally, works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
• Inventory Control (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate inventory control in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Novice): Knowledge of the specific equipment and its performance criteria, capabilities and limitations. Able to use the equipment to accomplish basic tasks associated with the specific devices. May conduct remedial maintenance and preventive maintenance.

Position Qualifications

• Certifications: Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, Certified Sterile Processing Technician - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc
• Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience
• Experience Level: Less than 1 year
• Education: High School Diploma or GED