Sterile Processing Technician 2-VUH-$5000 Sign on Bonus

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) operates at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care. It is a community where expertise is valued, knowledge is expanded, and abilities are challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and uniqueness is celebrated.

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. Performs these services in accordance with regulatory guidelines and designated hospital policies and procedures.

Shift: Sat/Sun 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, Thur/Fri 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM

Responsibilities

• Maintains work environment in a safe, clean, and orderly manner.
• Receives and inventories departmental supplies, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Receives, cleans, and decontaminates instrumentation and equipment according to Manufacturer Instructions for Use (MIFU) and departmental policies.
• Scans instrumentation and assembles according to prescribed procedures and techniques.
• Prepares instrumentation and equipment for sterilization following recommended procedures and techniques.
• Performs, documents, and monitors all quality control tools.
• Operates all departmental equipment safely and effectively.

Technical Capabilities

• Environmental Sterility & Safety (Intermediate): Demonstrates proficiency in maintaining environmental sterility and safety in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Intermediate): Knowledge of specific equipment, its performance criteria, capabilities, and limitations. Conducts basic tasks, remedial maintenance, and preventive maintenance (e.g., insulation testing, demagnetizing instrumentation, air pressure testing).
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance (Intermediate): Maintains equipment, products, or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty, including performing qualification testing (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Inventory Control (Intermediate): Demonstrates proficiency in inventory control, including care and handling techniques to maintain longevity and sterility of containment devices.
• Quality Assurance (Intermediate): Performs, documents, and monitors quality control tools. Reads, interprets, and applies Manufacturer Instructions for Use. Possesses knowledge of regulations and standards governing sterile processing functions.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Performs routine tasks that may impact team performance with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving: 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 complex problems by understanding issues and raising concerns in a timely manner.
  • Offers meaningful advice and support by listening carefully and providing accurate information.
• Ensuring High Quality:
  • Performs excellent work by checking quality before delivery and asking relevant questions.
  • Fulfills safety and regulatory requirements by demonstrating knowledge of safety conditions and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Managing Resources Effectively:
  • Demonstrates accountability by taking responsibility for assigned activities and thinking beyond standard approaches.
  • Stewards organizational resources by understanding the impact of personal actions on departmental resources.
  • Makes data-driven decisions by using accurate information to achieve results on time and without error.
• Fostering Innovation:
  • Generates new ideas by proposing or accepting initiatives that impact day-to-day operations.
  • Applies technology by quickly absorbing new tools and utilizing appropriate procedures.
  • Adapts to change by keeping an open mind and incorporating change 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.