Sterile Processing Educator & Training Lead

Augusta Health Brand; Fishersville (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings planning

Free onsite parking

24/7 armed security

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite child care

Fitness reimbursement

Onsite credit union

Employee discounts

Job summary

Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA seeks a Central Sterile Technician to maintain decontamination and reprocessing standards for patient care equipment. You will inventory, decontaminate, assemble, inspect, sterilize, and distribute instruments throughout the hospital promptly.

The role supports education for central sterile areas and other departments as needed. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or Equivalent and CRCST or CBSPD certification, plus at least 2 years CS experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• CRCST or CBSPD certification recognized by NSCA or CBSPD accredited.
• Minimum 2 years of central sterile experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards for decontamination and reprocessing of equipment and instrumentation.
• Inventory, decontaminate, assemble, inspect, package, sterilize, store and distribute instruments and equipment.
• Access areas where medications are stored/prepared as needed for duties.
• Serve as resource educator and role model for staff.
• Primarily daylight shifts with varying hours for in-servicing and competency verification.
• Assist Augusta Health and Outpatient Pavilion central sterile departments and other areas as needed.

Skills

Ability under pressure

Microsoft Office

Education-oriented

On call including weekends

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CRCST or CBSPD certification

Tools

Meditech Supply Chain System

Meditech preference card system

Job description

Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA seeks a Central Sterile Technician to maintain decontamination and reprocessing standards for patient care equipment. You will inventory, decontaminate, assemble, inspect, sterilize, and distribute instruments throughout the hospital promptly.

The role supports education for central sterile areas and other departments as needed. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or Equivalent and CRCST or CBSPD certification, plus at least 2 years CS experience.