Sterile Processing Assistant- Full Time

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health is seeking a Sterile Processing Assistant to support indirect patient care and manage Central Sterile items across departments. You will transport and scan items, unload carts, and store supplies in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and involves rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays under supervision, with strict infection control practices to ensure patient safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• No licensure, certification, or registration required.
• Previous warehousing/transpor t experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Distribute and pick up Central Sterile items and trays from various departments and clinics.
• Transport items to the Decontamination Room and scan for documentation.
• Unload carts and store items safely.
• Scan instrument trays to prep and packing area.
• Observe infection control practices.
• Provide indirect patient care support under supervision.
• Access or contact medications and related supplies as needed.
• Rotate shifts including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Infection control

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Sterile Processing Assistant performs a variety of indirect patient care activities. The role includes distribution and pickup of Central Sterile items and trays, transportation to the Decontamination Room, scanning for documentation, unloading carts, storing items, and scanning instrument trays in the prep and packing area. The assistant observes infection control practices and supports patient care under supervisor direction.

Responsibilities

• Distribute and pick up Central Sterile items and trays from various departments and clinics
• Transport items to the Decontamination Room and scan for documentation
• Unload carts from washer and unload rigid containers, properly storing items
• Scan instrument trays being unloaded to the prep and packing area
• Observe infection control practices
• Provide indirect patient care support under supervisor direction
• Access or contact medications and related supplies as needed
• Rotate shifts including weekends and holidays; schedules may be adjusted as required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• No licensure, certification, or registration required
• Previous work experience as a transporter or storeroom clerk preferred but not required

Physical Requirements

• Lifting 20-50 lbs
• Pushing > 100 lbs
• Prolonged standing, walking distance, reaching overhead, repetitive motion
• Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, reading, logical thinking
• Ability to handle a fast pace environment, multiple priorities, frequent changes, noisy environment, and intense customer interactions

Additional Requirements

• Staff is expected to rotate shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Schedules may be adjusted to meet staffing requirements

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