Central Sterile Services Technician I

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

On-call pay

Overtime

Shift premiums

Extra-shift incentives

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is seeking a Senior Sterile Services Technician for a Full Time, 2nd shift in Charlottesville, VA. Role focuses on decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and preparation of surgical instruments and equipment for patient care.

The position requires high school equivalency, BLS within 90 days, and ability to transition between tasks with teamwork and clear communication. EVS and inventory experience are preferred, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• BLS within 90 days of hire required.
• Experience: ability to transition between tasks efficiently; teamwork and communication required; EVS, acute hospital experience or hospital inventory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and preparation of surgical instruments, medical equipment, and supplies for patient care.
• Operate and maintain sterilization equipment according to established procedures and standards.
• Inspect equipment for defects and report faulty items to appropriate personnel.
• Support Sterile Services operations to ensure efficient OR throughput.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Sterile processing

Job description

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Senior Sterile Services Technician for a Full Time, 2nd shift role in Charlottesville, VA!

Hours are primarily from 230p to 11p Monday to Friday with Rotating weekend Call.

Call Hours are from 7am to 7pm hours.

Sign on bonus of up to $5,000 available for qualified candidates!

Duties include:

The Central Sterile Services Technician I is responsible for the decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and preparation of surgical instruments, medical equipment, and supplies used in patient care. This position operates and maintains sterilization equipment according to established procedures and standards. Examines medical equipment for defects and reports faulty equipment to appropriate personnel.

About the department:

Performing an average of 7,000 cases each year, the Operating Room at SMJH has 8 OR suites and offers a variety of service lines including Complex GYN, Neurosurgery, Vascular/Thoracic and Orthopedic surgery. It is also the 2nd highest-performing OR in the Sentara system for Orthopedic total joint procedures.

Sterile Services include 16 team members with an experienced leadership team.

Education

• High School Graduate or equivalent required

Certification/Licensure

• BLS within 90 days of hire Required

Experience

• Ability to transition between tasks efficiently required
• Team work and communication skills required
• EVS, Acute hospital experience or Hospital inventory experience, preferred.

Keywords: CSS, Sterile services, EVS, SPD, Inventory, Supply, Support, Healthcare, CRCST, Blueridge, SMJH

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits.

The base pay range for full-time employment is $21.50 - $32.83 hourly.

Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

• shift differentials
• on-call pay
• overtime
• shift premiums
• extra-shift incentives
• bonus opportunities

Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life and disability insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
• paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays)
• paid parental and military leave
• educational assistance or student loan repayment
• voluntary benefits