Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Offsite Reprocessing Center

Bon Secours Health System; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and patient-focused organization as a Certified Sterile Processing Technician. In this vital role, you will ensure the safety and sterility of surgical instruments and patient care equipment. Your expertise will contribute to a culture of excellence and respect, enhancing the health and well-being of all individuals. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, where your skills will directly impact patient care. If you're dedicated to making a difference and thrive in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Coverage

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Retirement Contributions

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required along with certification.
• Recent surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, clean, assemble, test, and process patient care equipment.
• Document quality control activities related to sterilization.

Skills

Surgical Conscience

Effective Communication

Critical Thinking

Infection Control Knowledge

HIPAA Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification: CRCST, HSPA, or CBSPD

Tools

EPIC System

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Nights (United States of America)

Location: Offsite Reprocessing Center - 2521 Brittons Hill Rd. Richmond VA

Night Shift

Bon Secours, as a faith-based and patient-focused organization, exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body, and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. We seek individuals committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship to create an environment where our associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Job Summary:

The Certified Sterile Processing Technician, under general supervision, will inspect, clean, assemble, test, and process patient care equipment, supplies, and instruments according to established policies, procedures, and manufacturer instructions. They will adhere to sterility standards per AAMI, JCAHO, CDC, and state regulations. Responsibilities may vary depending on the assigned area.

Essential Functions:

• Perform decontamination, including manual cleaning and processing of surgical instruments and patient care equipment following manufacturer’s instructions.
• Use appropriate knowledge of detergents and disinfectants to remove blood, bone, and other tissues, adhering to standard precautions.
• Manage inventory: stock, deliver supplies, order, label, and maintain proper levels, rotating stock and inspecting for outdates.
• Document quality control activities related to sterilization and infection control, using IT systems for instrument tracking, surgery schedules, and supply management.
• Operate sterilizers and sterilization techniques, monitor sterilization processes, and ensure quality assurance with indicators and integrators.
• Record all activities and report variances affecting patient safety or product sterility.
• Handle infection control issues, biological hazardous materials, and PPE usage.
• Understand and test washers, disinfectors, sterilizers, and other equipment.
• Identify surgical instrumentation by specialty, perform functionality testing, assembly, and disassembly as per instructions.
• Participate in educational and competency activities, orient new staff, and contribute to ongoing personnel development.
• Be accessible for on-call duties as scheduled.

This list is not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Certification: CRCST, HSPA, or CBSPD required
• Recent surgical experience preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Follow instructions, work independently, handle pressure, and possess anatomy knowledge.
• Effective communication, computer skills, critical thinking, HIPAA compliance, infection control knowledge, and a sense of urgency.
• Surgical conscience, professionalism, self-direction, teamwork, and ability to take direction.

Training:

• EPIC system knowledge preferred

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, FSA, life insurance, retirement contributions, paid time off, educational assistance, and more. Benefits vary by employment status.

Department:

Sterile Processing - Richmond Health Source Shared Services

We comply with all applicable laws and provide consideration for employment without discrimination based on protected statuses. For accommodations or more information, contact [e-mail].

About the company:

Bon Secours Health System, Inc., based in Maryland, is a $3.2 billion not-for-profit Catholic health system with extensive facilities and services across the East Coast, committed to creating a more humane world through health and social justice.