Sterile processing tech

Riverside Health System; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to manage instrument prep and sterilization for the surgical environment. You will function as a preceptor for aides and float to RHS facilities as needed.

Ideal candidates have 1 year in sterile processing and hold CSPDT, CIS, CRCST, or CER certifications. Expect competitive hourly pay and adherence to strict regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Program Graduate, Sterile Processing (Preferred).
• 1 year Sterile processing experience (Preferred).
• CSPDT/CIS/CRCST/CER certifications Upon Hire (Required).

Responsibilities

• Maintain instrument/equipment/room decontamination and sterilization per AORN/AMMI/ISSHAM/CDC standards.
• Provide a safe, efficient environment using protective equipment and safety guidelines.
• Assist turnover of procedure and operating rooms including cleaning and instrument prep.
• Support production and assembly of instruments and trays aligned with OR needs.
• Demonstrate intermediate to advanced sterile processing knowledge and customer service.
• Maintain accurate sterilization documentation and logs.

Skills

Sterile processing

Regulatory standards

Documentation

Patient safety

Education

Program Graduate, Sterile Processing (Preferred)

1 year Sterile processing experience (Preferred)

CSPDT certification

CIS certification

CRCST certification

CER certification

Job description

Williamsburg, Virginia

Hiring Range

$20.40 - $26.55/HourlyActual 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. 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.

What you will do

• 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)

Licenses and Certifications

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