Sterile Processing Assistant- Full Time

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health seeks a Sterile Processing Assistant to support sterile processing activities and transport of Central Sterile items across departments. The role includes scanning for documentation and ensuring proper storage and handling, while maintaining infection control practices in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred prior experience as a transporter or storeroom clerk.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous work experience as a Transporter or Storeroom Clerk is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide indirect patient care and emotional support under supervision.
• Transport Central Sterile items and trays between departments.
• Scan for documentation and assist with decontamination room processes.
• Rotate shifts including weekends and holidays per manager.
• Observe infection control practices.

Skills

Transporter experience

Storeroom Clerk experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Sterile Processing Assistant performs a variety of indirect patient care activities. This includes distribution and picking up of Central Sterile items and trays from various departments and clinics; transportation of items to the Decontamination Room and scans for documentation; unloads carts from washer and unloads rigid containers and properly stores; and scans instrument trays being unloaded to Prep and Packing area. The Sterile Processing Assistant observes infection control practices.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire

N/A

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment

N/A

Experience REQUIRED

N/A

Experience PREFERRED

• Previous work experience as a Transporter or Storeroom Clerk

Education/training REQUIRED

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Education/training PREFERRED

N/A

Independent action(s) required

• Functions under the direction of supervisor/manager to provide indirect patient care, emotional support and problem solving all in accordance with hospital, nursing and unit policy/procedure.
• Job duties may include the access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable)

N/A

Additional position requirements

• Central Supply/Processing staff 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 and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or as is in the best interest of the work unit.

Age Specific groups served

All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate)

• Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Pushing > 100 lbs.
• Activities: Prolonged standing, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
• Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
• Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Able to adapt to frequent change, Noisy environment, Frequent and intense customer interactions

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