2nd Shift Sterile Processing Tech: Impactful Care

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for the 2nd shift to support centralized collection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment. This role requires adherence to regulatory guidelines and hospital policies to ensure patient safety and high-quality care.

Primary duties include receiving and inventorying supplies, decontaminating instruments, and preparing items for sterilization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification as CRCST and CSPT preferred.
• 1 year of sterile processing experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines for sterile processing.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Receives, inventories, and stores supplies, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Cleans and decontaminates instrumentation per policies.
• Scans, assembles, and prepares instrumentation for sterilization.
• Performs quality control and documents results.
• Operates departmental equipment safely and effectively.

Skills

Sterility

Surgical Equipment Knowledge

Equipment Operation

Inventory Control

Quality Assurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST)

Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPT)

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician for the 2nd shift to support centralized collection, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment. This role requires adherence to regulatory guidelines and hospital policies to ensure patient safety and high-quality care.

Primary duties include receiving and inventorying supplies, decontaminating instruments, and preparing items for sterilization.