Sterile Processing Tech II-VCCOC-$5000 Sign on Bonus

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN seeks a Sterile Processing Technician to support centralized collection, decontamination, sterilization and preparation of instrumentation for hospital areas. The role emphasizes adherence to MIFU guidelines, quality control and timely service.

Responsibilities include receiving and inventorying supplies, scanning and assembling instrumentation, maintaining a safe work environment and documenting quality checks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of sterile processing guidelines and quality control.
• Experience with surgical instrumentation and equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work environment.
• Receives, inventories, and processes departmental supplies and equipment.
• Cleans, decontaminates, and prepares instrumentation per policies.
• Scans, assembles, and prepares instrumentation for sterilization.
• Performs and documents quality control activities and operates department equipment safely.

Skills

Environmental sterility & safety

Surgical equipment knowledge

Equipment operation & maintenance

Inventory control

Quality assurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt Health :With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniquenesscelebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.

Organization

CSP VCCOC Weekend Shift

Job Summary

Provides a continuous flow of sterile/reusable supplies, equipment and surgical instrumentation which require centralized collection, inspection, decontamination, assembly, preparation, disinfection, sterilization and monitoring to hospital areas with occasional guidance. Provides these services through knowledge and implementation of regulatory guidelines and designated hospital policies and procedures.

Shift Info

Monday-Friday
2:30pm-10:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains work environment in a safe, clean, orderly manner.
• Receives and inventories departmental supplies, instrumentation and equipment.
• Receives, cleans and decontaminates instrumentation and equipment according to MIFU and departmental policies.
• Scans instrumentation and assembles, according to prescribed procedures and techniques.
• Prepares instrumentation and equipment according to recommended procedures and techniques in preparation for sterilization.
• Performs, documents and monitors all quality control tools.
• Operates all departmental equipment safely and effectively.

Technical Capabilities

• Environmental Sterility & Safety (Intermediate): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate environmental sterility and safety in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Surgical Equipment Knowledge (Intermediate): Knowledge of the specific equipment and its performance criteria, capabilities and limitations. Able to use the equipment to accomplish basic tasks associated with the specific devices. May conduct remedial maintenance and preventive maintenance. Examples of this include Insulation Testing, Demagnetizing instrumentation, Air Pressure Testing etc.
• Equipment Operation and Maintenance (Intermediate): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment, products, or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Examples of this include performing variety qualification testing on different types of equipment (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.)
• Inventory Control (Intermediate): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate inventory control in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Ability to perform a variety of care and handling techniques to maintain the longevity and sterility of different types of containment devices.
• Quality Assurance (Intermediate): Performs, documents and monitors all quality control tools. Ability to read, interpret and practically apply the various Manufacturer Instructions for Use. Possess a strong knowledge base of regulations and standards that govern sterile processing functions and operations.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job.
• Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities

• Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.
• Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.
• Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner.
• Delivering Excellent Services:
• Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.
• Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner.
• Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support.
• Ensuring High Quality:
• Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.
• Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.
• Managing Resources Effectively
• Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service.
• Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.
• Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error.
• Fostering Innovation
• Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.
• Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action.
• Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications

• Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience
• Experience Level : 1 year
• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Certifications: Certified Registered Central Service Technician - Healthcare Sterile Processing Association, Certified Sterile Processing Technician - The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which mayinclude health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.