Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Nights - St. Mary's Hospital - Richmond

Bon Secours; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 26,215 - 39,316; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours in Richmond, Virginia, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician Certified to ensure the proper cleaning, assembly, and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment. This role involves adhering to established policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with health standards.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED, relevant certification, and prior experience in a surgical environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential. Offers a competitive salary range from $19.03 to $28.54 per hour.

Qualifications

• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) or equivalent certification required.
• Recent experience in a surgical setting preferred.
• EPIC training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, cleans, assembles, and tests patient care equipment and instruments.
• Performs manual cleaning and processing of surgical instruments.
• Documents quality control aspects of sterile processing.

Skills

Ability to Follow Instructions

Able to Work Independently

Able to work under pressure

Communication

Critical Thinking

Infection Control

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

The Sterile Processing Technician Certified, under general supervision, will inspect, clean, assemble, test, and process patient care equipment, supplies, and instruments according to established policies and procedures and according to manufacturer's instructions for use. They will act in accordance to sterility per the AAMI, The Joint Commission (JCAHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and state standards of practice. Primary duties may vary depending on area assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs decontamination functions including manual cleaning and processing of surgical instrumentation and patient care equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions for use.
• Applies proper knowledge of various detergents and chemical disinfectants for use in the decontamination and removal of blood, bone, and other body tissues from contaminated surgical equipment. Adheres to standard precautions while performing cleaning and sterilization duties.
• Inventories, stocks, and delivers supplies, carts, equipment to all facility areas as indicated per facility guidelines. Orders, restocks, labels, and maintains proper inventory levels. Rotates stock, inspecting for outdates per market requirements.
• Performs and documents quality control aspects of sterile processing using various information technology systems focusing on instrument tracking, surgery schedules, surgeon preference cards, supply ordering and management. Accurately maintains comprehensive quality assurance standards related to sterilization and infection control.
• Operates and understands various sterilizers and sterilizing techniques required to produce sterile packages for use in the surgical setting keeping package assembly aseptic protocols in mind. Monitors sterilization regularly ensuring quality assurance through chemical and biological indicators and integrators.
• Documents all activities as required within the outlined processes and reports variances that may affect the outcome of sterile products or patient care and safety.
• Identifies and resolves infection control issues in and around transport of biological hazardous materials, including the use of universal precautions and correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as sterile product identification.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the operation and testing of washers and/or disinfectors, steam, and hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilizers, and other facility specific equipment and instrumentation.
• Identifies surgical instrumentation by surgical specialty: General, Gynecological, Robotic, ENT, Orthopedics, Neurological, Vascular, Obstetrical, Urological, etcetera. Including functionality testing, assembly and disassembly as required according to manufacturer's instructions for use.
• Participates in ongoing educational and competency verification opportunities.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff and students as assigned.
• Participates in the continuing development of personnel in the Operating Room.
• Accessible for on-call as scheduled and available within the time frames indicated by the department.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

One of the following is required: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) or Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD).

Education

High School Diploma or GED (required).

Work Experience

Recent experience in surgical setting (preferred).

Training

EPIC (preferred).

Salary Range

Minimum: $19.03
Maximum: $28.54

Skills & Qualities

• Ability to Follow Instructions
• Able to Work Independently
• Able to work under pressure
• Anatomy
• Anticipate Needs
• Communication
• Communication with multi-levels
• Computer skills
• Critical Thinking
• HIPAA
• Infection Control
• Knowledge of AAMI Recommendations
• Move with a sense of urgency
• Possess Surgical Conscience
• Preceptor
• Professionalism
• Self-Directed
• Sterile processing workflow
• Takes Direction
• Teamwork