Sterile processing tech

Riverside Health; Williamsburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 58,454,000 - 76,077,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a Sterile Processing professional to ensure instrument preparation, sterilization, and documentation meet AORN, AMMI, ISSHAM, and CDC standards. The role includes acting as a preceptor for aides and potential cross-facility deployment.

You will maintain sterile technique, participate in turnover of ORs, and ensure safe patient environments while aligning priorities with OR needs. Prior sterile processing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education Program Graduate, Sterile Processing (Preferred).
• Experience 1 year Sterile processing experience (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Functions in Preceptor role for Sterile Processing Aides.
• Has working knowledge of regulatory requirements and can apply critical thinking skills to situation at hand for resolution.
• Expected to float to other RHS facilities for like competencies.
• Responsible for maintaining knowledge and applying it to instrument/equipment/room decontamination and sterilization process that meets AORN, AMMI, ISSHAM, and CDC standards.
• Provides a safe, efficient and supportive environment for the patient and self by using appropriate protective equipment, body mechanics, and follows safety guidelines and procedures.
• Identifies and acts to resolve any variance or suspected noncompliance to management.
• Assists in the turnover of the procedure room or operating room to include cleaning/disinfecting, trash/linen removal and instrument cleaning.
• Responsible for maintaining and supporting 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.
• Responsible for accurate and complete all sterile documentation and paperwork associated with sterilization logs.

Education

Education Program Graduate, Sterile Processing (Preferred)

Experience 1 year Sterile processing experience (Preferred)

Job description

Location & Compensation

Williamsburg, Virginia Hiring Range $20.40 - $26.55/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

Responsible for all aspects of instrument preparation, sterilization/disinfection procedures for surgical procedure environment to ensure optimum care to all patients.

What you will do

• Functions in Preceptor role for Sterile Processing Aides.
• Has working knowledge of regulatory requirements and can apply critical thinking skills to situation at hand for resolution.
• Expected to float to other RHS facilities for like competencies.
• Responsible for maintaining knowledge and applying it to instrument/equipment/room decontamination and sterilization process that meets AORN, AMMI, ISSHAM, and CDC standards.
• Provides a safe, efficient and supportive environment for the patient and self by using appropriate protective equipment, body mechanics, and follows safety guidelines and procedures.
• Identifies and acts to resolve any variance or suspected noncompliance to management.
• Assists in the turnover of the procedure room or operating room to include cleaning/disinfecting, trash/linen removal and instrument cleaning.
• Responsible for maintaining and supporting 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.
• Responsible for accurate and complete all sterile documentation and paperwork associated with sterilization logs.

Qualifications

• Education Program Graduate, Sterile Processing (Preferred)
• Experience 1 year Sterile processing experience (Preferred)

Certifications (Required upon Hire)

• Certified Board Sterile Processing Distribution - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution Inc CSPDT from CBSPD
• Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management - IAHCSMM CIS from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM)
• Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management - IAHCSMM CRCST from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM)
• Certified Endoscope Reprocessor - International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management - IAHCSMM CER from HSPA (formerly IAHCSMM)

About Riverside Health

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