Sterile Processing Aide

Doctors Hospital of Williamsburg; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Williamsburg is seeking a Sterile Processing team member to support instrument preparation and sterilization across facilities. You will follow established standards and assist in providing safe, efficient patient care in a dynamic operating environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining decontamination workflows, adhering to safety guidelines, and completing sterilization logs to ensure traceability and quality control across all shifts.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; sterile processing program preferred.
• Healthcare environment experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with decontamination and sterilization standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instrument preparation and sterilization procedures.
• Float among RHS facilities and perform like competencies of primary role.
• Follow AORN, AMMI, ISSHAM, and CDC standards for decontamination.
• Maintain sterile documentation and paperwork for sterilization logs.

Skills

Sterile processing

Decontamination

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Sterile processing program (Preferred)

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Williamsburg, VirginiaHiring Range$18.20 - $23.68/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.OverviewWorks 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.What you will doDemonstrates 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.QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED, (Required) andProgram Graduate, Sterile processing or related program (Preferred)Experience1 year Healthcare experience (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsCertified Board Sterile Processing Distribution - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution Inc (Preferred)Endoscopy/GI Scope Technician (Preferred)Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant (Preferred)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.