Certified Sterile Processing Technician - Sterile Processing Center - Richmond

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to inspect, clean, assemble, test and process patient care equipment per policy and IFU. You will operate sterilizers, track instruments, and ensure aseptic packaging within a collaborative healthcare setting.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and CRCST/HSPA/CBSPD certification; recent surgical experience is preferred. On-call availability and ongoing competency development are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CRCST/HSPA/CBSPD certification required.
• Recent experience in surgical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, clean, assemble, test, and process surgical instruments as per policies and IFU.
• Stock and deliver supplies, manage inventory, and rotate stock.
• Document quality control and use IT systems for instrument tracking and scheduling.
• Operate and monitor sterilizers ensuring aseptic packaging and quality indicators.
• Identify surgical instruments by specialty and test functionality as required.
• Participate in staff orientation and ongoing competency development.

Skills

Follow Instructions

Work Independently

Work Under Pressure

Anatomy

Anticipate Needs

Communication

Communication with multi-levels

Computer Skills

Critical Thinking

HIPAA

Infection Control

AAMI Recommendations

Move with Urgency

Surgical Conscience

Preceptor

Professionalism

Self-Directed

Sterile processing workflow

Takes Direction

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EPIC (preferred)

Job description

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours 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. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Job Summary:

The Sterile Processing Technician Certified, under general supervision, will inspect, clean, assemble, test, and processes 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 Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), The Joint Commission (JCAHO), Center for Disease Control (CDC), and state standards of practice. Primary duties may vary depending on area assigned.

Essential Functions:

• 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 is available within the time frames as 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.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

Required Licensing & Certifications:

• 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) (required)

Experience:

• Recent experience in surgical setting (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

• 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

Range:

Minimum: $19.03

Maximum: $28.54

Training:

• EPIC (preferred)

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]