Sterile Processing Tech: Instrument Sterilization OR Safety

Socket.dev; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra is seeking a Sterile Processing Technologist to support the sterile processing team in Lynchburg, VA. You will ensure instruments are cleaned, sterilized, and ready for surgical procedures, under supervision of the manager or director of sterile processing.

This role emphasizes patient safety, adherence to aseptic techniques, and collaboration with surgical teams to maintain high-quality care in invasive procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains an environment that protects patients from harm
• Promotes and sustains a culture reflective of Centra's best practices
• Operationalizes change resulting from evidence-based practice or research
• Applies service excellence best practices in approaching patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues
• Handles conflict resolution in an appropriate, timely, and consistent manner
• Demonstrates understanding of aseptic technique
• Demonstrates understanding of the proper care and sterilization of surgical instrumentation

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical instrumentation

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Centra is seeking a Sterile Processing Technologist to support the sterile processing team in Lynchburg, VA. You will ensure instruments are cleaned, sterilized, and ready for surgical procedures, under supervision of the manager or director of sterile processing.

This role emphasizes patient safety, adherence to aseptic techniques, and collaboration with surgical teams to maintain high-quality care in invasive procedures.