Sterile Processing Aide

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Newport News, Virginia, is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare and sterilize instruments in compliance with health standards. The role includes maintaining safety protocols, supporting patient care, and documenting sterilization processes. Candidates should have a high school diploma and ideally experience in sterile processing. Opportunities for multiple shifts are available, providing a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to discuss and apply decontamination and sterilization processes.
• Ability to provide a safe environment for patients using safety guidelines.
• Experience in maintaining production and assembly of surgical instruments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sterilize instruments for patient care.
• Maintain sterile documentation associated with sterilization logs.
• Assist in customer service as needed.

Skills

Decontamination and sterilization processes

Patient care

Technical knowledge in sterile processing

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Program graduate in Sterile processing or related program

Job description

Overview

Works under the supervision of Sterile Processing leadership. Is responsible for all aspects of instrument preparation, sterilization procedures, and providing optimum care to all patients. This role is expected to float among other RHS facilities and perform like competencies of their primary role.

Newport News, Virginia

Multiple shifts available

What You Will Do

• Demonstrates ability to discuss and apply decontaminations and sterilization process that meets AORN, AMMI, ISSHAM, and CDC standards. (i.e. , room turnover and cleaning, trash/remove line and instrument cleaning.).
• Demonstrates the ability to provide a safe, efficient and supportive environment for the patient. Uses appropriate protective equipment, body mechanics, and follows safety guidelines and procedures; identifies and acts to resolve any variance or suspected noncompliance to management.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain and support production and assembly of instruments and trays, to include ability to align priorities with needs of patient and the Operating Room.
• Demonstrates intermediate to advanced technical knowledge/clinical competencies in sterile processing as evidenced by the ability to assume a role in customer service as needed.
• Demonstrates ability to complete all sterile documentation and paperwork associated with sterilization logs.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED, (Required) and
• Program Graduate, Sterile processing or related program (Preferred)

Experience

• 1 year Healthcare experience (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Board Sterile Processing Distribution - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution Inc (Preferred)
• Endoscopy/GI Scope Technician (Preferred)
• Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant (Preferred)

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