Impactful Sterile Processing Technician

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to provide a continuous flow of sterile supplies, equipment and instrumentation. You will decontaminate, assemble, and prepare instruments for sterilization while adhering to MIFU and department policies.

This role supports patient care across Vanderbilt Health with a focus on safety and quality. The position requires reliable performance in a fast-paced OR support setting, with shift hours Tue-Sat 6:30a-3p and a

Qualifications

• Environmental sterility and safety knowledge applicable to sterile processing tasks.
• Knowledge of surgical equipment and performance criteria.
• Ability to maintain and operate equipment used in sterile processing.
• Experience with inventory control of instrumentation and supplies.
• Understanding of quality assurance procedures and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Receives and inventories departmental supplies, instrumentation and equipment.
• Cleans and decontaminates instrumentation per policies.
• Scans and assembles instrumentation per procedures.
• Prepares instrumentation for sterilization per recommended procedures.
• Performs, documents and monitors quality control tools.
• Operates departmental equipment safely and effectively.

Skills

Environmental Sterility & Safety

Surgical Equipment Knowledge

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

Inventory Control

Quality Assurance

Education

Sterile Processing Certifications

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to provide a continuous flow of sterile supplies, equipment and instrumentation. You will decontaminate, assemble, and prepare instruments for sterilization while adhering to MIFU and department policies.

This role supports patient care across Vanderbilt Health with a focus on safety and quality. The position requires reliable performance in a fast-paced OR support setting, with shift hours Tue-Sat 6:30a-3p and a