HLD Technician Asst

VCUHSA VCU Health System Authority; United States; In loco; USD 22.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

VCU Health is seeking a High Level Disinfection Technician Assistant to support decontamination and sterilization of instruments and equipment. You will help prepare case carts and ensure supplies are ready, while upholding strict patient confidentiality under HIPAA rules.

Requirements include a high school diploma, and certification in GI/endoscope processing within 24 months of hire. Preference given to those with prior HL disinfection experience and online VCUHS reprocessing training.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current GI/Endoscope certification from CBSPD or IAHCSMM or must be achieved within 24 months of hire.
• Experience preferred: HL Disinfection or sterile processing in healthcare.
• After employment: complete online VCUHS reprocessing course for flexible endoscopes.
• IAHCSMM/CBSPD certification maintenance is preferred.

Mansioni

• Assist with decontamination and sterilization of all instruments and equipment.
• Maintain inventory and par levels of instruments and supplies.
• Follow OSHA and TJC guidelines.
• Rotate shifts including weekends and holidays as required.

Conoscenze

Decontamination

Sterilization

Instruments prep

Attention to detail

Formazione

High School Diploma

Strumenti

CBSPD/IAHCSMM certification prep

Descrizione del lavoro

Under the supervision of a manager or supervisor, the High Level Disinfection Technician Assistant assists with a variety of indirect patient care activities. This job assists High Level Disinfection Technicians with decontamination and high level disinfection (HLD) of instruments and equipment. This job ensures all necessary instruments and supplies are prepared and ready for assembly on case carts. This job observes strict patient confidentiality following all HIPAA rules and regulations. This job also maintains a clean and safe environment.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Current GI/Endoscope certification from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) or must be achieved within 24 months of hire.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Maintaining CBSPD Experience

REQUIRED: N/A Experience PREFERRED: Previous work experience as a High Level Disinfection, Sterile Processing Technician or healthcare related position.

Education/training REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent. Education/training PREFERRED: Immediately after employment: Completion with a passing grade of the VCUHS on-line course for reprocessing of flexible endoscopes. Immediately after employment: Completion of International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM) certification preparation course.

Independent action(s) required: Assists with decontamination and sterilization of all instruments and equipment according to procedures. Maintains inventory and par levels of all instruments and supplies. Follows OSHA and TJC guidelines.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: Depending on the area assigned, technicians are expected to rotate shifts including weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations if applicable, and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or in the best interest of the work unit.

Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent change.

Compensation Grade Ranges: High Level Disinfection Technician Assistant: $15.69 - $23.53 High Level Disinfection Technician: $18.00 - $26.39 High Level Disinfection Technician Senior: $20.05 - $28.51 Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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